Linking Words Story Flow

FocusLink ideas lightlySay the connector clearly, then finish the reason or result without adding extra ideas.

SET 1Basic Links2x8

Join two short ideas.

1. I was nervous, but I asked.
2. I practiced, and I improved.
3. I was tired, so I stopped.
4. I listened because it helped.
5. Alex smiled when he understood.
6. He wrote notes while he listened.
7. We talked, and time passed quickly.
8. I made mistakes, but I continued.

SET 2Real Conversation Links2x8

Use linking words in story sentences.

1. I wanted to speak, but I felt nervous.
2. Alex asked a question, and everyone helped.
3. The sentence was long, so he repeated it.
4. I remember it because the story is clear.
5. He felt better when the answer made sense.
6. She corrected him while they were talking.
7. We practiced together, and it felt natural.
8. I paused for a second, but I kept going.

COOL DOWN

Say 2 sentences with but.

Say 2 sentences with because.

Say 1 sentence with while.

Finish when

The linking word is not too heavy.

The two ideas fit together.

You can keep talking without stopping.