Connectors
Connectors are the glue between your ideas. Without them, you have sentences. With them, you have speech that flows — and a listener who can follow you easily.
To add information
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| In addition, | In addition, the report showed a 20% improvement. |
| Furthermore, | Furthermore, this approach saves time. |
| Moreover, | Moreover, the cost was lower than expected. |
| Also, | Also, I wanted to mention the deadline. |
| Besides, | Besides, we have other options to consider. |
To contrast
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| However, | However, the results were not what we expected. |
| Nevertheless, | Nevertheless, we continued with the plan. |
| On the other hand, | On the other hand, there are clear benefits. |
| Although | Although it was difficult, we managed. |
| Even though | Even though it rained, we went out. |
| Despite the fact that | Despite the fact that I was tired, I finished. |
To give reasons
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| Because | I left early because I had a meeting. |
| Since | Since it was late, we decided to stop. |
| As | As the team was ready, we started immediately. |
| Due to | Due to the weather, the event was postponed. |
| As a result of | As a result of the feedback, we made changes. |
To show results
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| Therefore, | Therefore, we need to act quickly. |
| As a result, | As a result, sales improved by 30%. |
| Consequently, | Consequently, the project was delayed. |
| So, | I was late, so I missed the introduction. |
| Thus, | Thus, we reached a different conclusion. |
To sequence
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| First, | First, let me explain the background. |
| Then, | Then, we moved to the main topic. |
| After that, | After that, we discussed the next steps. |
| Finally, | Finally, we agreed on a date. |
| To begin with, | To begin with, I would like to thank everyone. |
Conversation openers
| Connector | Example |
|---|---|
| Honestly, | Honestly, I was surprised by the result. |
| To be honest, | To be honest, I hadn't thought about it. |
| Actually, | Actually, that's a good point. |
| In fact, | In fact, we already tried that. |
| The thing is, | The thing is, it's more complicated than it looks. |
| You know what, | You know what, let's try a different approach. |
tune Formal vs. Conversational
Formal / Written
- Furthermore,
- Nevertheless,
- Therefore,
- Consequently,
- Moreover,
- In addition,
- Thus,
Conversational / Spoken
- Also,
- But,
- So,
- You know,
- Actually,
- The thing is,
- Honestly,
Know both registers. Use formal connectors when presenting ideas — use conversational openers when chatting.
record_voice_over Why this helps your speaking
Connectors make your speech sound planned, even when it isn't. When you start sentences with "However," or "The thing is," you signal to the listener that you know where you are going. That confidence comes through. Practice speaking with one new connector each day — consciously work it into your SpeakPath sessions until it feels automatic.
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