Иностранный язык. Учебное пособие. Мартемьянова Н.В - 30 стр.

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Yet/ still                                               instead (of this)
Although                                                 unlike smb or smth
On the other hand                                        rather than
Contrary to popular belief                               to oppose (an idea )
The most common argument against this is that…
To put forward/ present arguments against…
A weak/ strong fundamental argument against…
This argument is not hold water.

4 Words and phrases for an essay:
That is to say/ in other words                  that is
Indeed                                          specifically/ in particular
Strictly speaking                                to put it simple
The main point here is that                     for example/ for instance
Therefore/ consequently                         thus/ so
Hence                                           as a result
It appears that                                 evidently
Undoubtedly                                     beyond any doubt

5 Words and phrases to generalize:
on the whole/ in general/ overall               by and large
broadly speaking                                to some extent
in any case                                     by all accounts
in a word                                       in this respect
in sum/ in the final analysis/ in conclusion
to draw a conclusion

6 Words and phrases to make references:
as far as … is concerned              according to
in one’s point of view/ opinion       in one’s eyes