Look through the linkers, choose one of the offered topics, talk on the topic using the linking words.

1. Linkers for giving your opinion and discussing things.
I think.......... As I see it............... If you ask me ........
I guess........... My view is that...... I'd say that .............
I suppose .......... My opinion is that ........... From my point of view .....
I feel............. The point is that ............. In my opinion........

2. Linkers to agree or disagree with somebody \(something\):

You agree You are not sure You disagree
Just so. Yes, but..... On the contrary!
I quite agree so. On the other hand. Certainly not.
Certainly. I'm afraid I don't agree. Don't be so silly!
Sure. I don't think you are right. Just the other way round.
Exactly. I can't agree with you there.
I should think so. I'm not so sure.
That's just what I was
thinking.

3. Linkers for giving examples:
especially
such as
for example

4. Linkers for contrasting ideas:
despite however despite
although on the one hand in spite of
but on the other hand nevertheless

5. Linkers for adding points:
also firstly
moreover secondly

6. Linkers for concluding:

all things considered,
as a result of this
to sum it up

Topics for discussion:

1. English is a very easy language to learn.
2. Every pupil should learn Latin or Greek at school.
3. Ten lessons a day is just right for students.
4. School holidays should be far longer than they are.
5.Every student should wear a uniform.
6. Reading books is enjoyable.
7. The use of wild animals in circuses and zoos should be banned