3 very useful LINKING PHRASES for the C1 Advanced & C2 Proficiency writing tasks.

Use these advanced linking phrases in your essays, reports, proposals, reviews, articles and formal letters in the writing paper of the Cambridge English exams in order to connect ideas and express yourself more effectively... and get more marks!

Share your own examples in the comments section.
Ben Gill
English Teacher


Book recommendations for Cambridge English exam preparation (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)

B2 FIRST (FCE):

🇪🇸 Spain;

🇮🇹 Italy;

🇫🇷 France;

🇩🇪 Germany;

🇬🇧 UK;

C1 ADVANCED (CAE):

🇪🇸 Spain;

🇮🇹 Italy;

🇫🇷 France;

🇩🇪 Germany;

🇬🇧 UK

C2 PROFICIENCY (CPE):

🇪🇸 Spain;

🇮🇹 Italy;

🇫🇷 France;

🇩🇪 Germany;

🇬🇧 UK;

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0:56 1. As opposed to
2:31 2. For this reason
4:28 3. In the sense that

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[SabineHamer-mrpm]

Hello Ben,
Thanks for this linking Phrases they will be very useful for my next essay.

[qhapaqyachaq]

"Reading non-fiction, as opposed to novels, can help you develop a growth mindset in the sense that it adds knowledge to your life. For this reason, it's advisable to read more non-fiction books."

[mh-lwoe]

Riding a bicycle, as opposed to sitting on a sofa, improves your stamina and overall health. For this reason, put your phone down and go outside with your trusty bike :)

[gianluigigaleota]

Hello Ben,
I was wondering if you could provide me with some feedback on the below example.
“Teaching, as opposed to working in hospitality, is more rewarding. For this reason, I decided to pursue a career in that field. I feel it would be much more fulfilling not in the sense it’d better my wage, yet in terms of sheer self-esteem.”
I appreciate your getting back to me at your earliest convenience.
Thanks, G

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[mh-lwoe]

It's better to be a sports enthiusiast than a sitcom lover. In the sense that sports enthusiasts are more likely to indulge in healthy activities.