Hi there 👋,
I was quiet for a couple of weeks — did you miss these little English notes?
I didn’t forget you, and I’m glad you’re still here.
Have you ever felt like your English sentences are correct… but something still feels off?
Often, it’s not grammar or vocabulary.
It’s how the ideas are connected.
Native speakers don’t jump from sentence to sentence.
They link their thoughts — smoothly, naturally — using small connector words.
Let me show you a few that make a real difference.
However
Use this when you want to contrast an idea politely.
“I liked the job. However, the hours were too long.”
Furthermore
This helps you add another point, especially in professional or clear explanations.
“The report is accurate. Furthermore, it’s easy to understand.”
Therefore
Use this to show a result or conclusion.
“It was raining heavily. Therefore, we postponed the meeting.”
Meanwhile
This connects actions happening at the same time.
“She prepared the slides. Meanwhile, I set up the meeting.”
Although
Perfect when you want to show contrast inside one sentence.
“Although I was tired, I finished the task.”
You don’t need to use all of them at once.
Even adding one or two can make your English feel calmer and more fluent.
Sometimes I turn these ideas into small quizzes. I've posted a few here if you're interested: clipyourenglish.com/quiz
Here’s something you can try today:
When you speak or write, pause for a second and ask yourself —
“How are these two ideas connected?”
If you’d like to explore a few more examples of clear English usage, I’ve included them here.
I’m curious —
Which connector word do you already use most often?
Reply and tell me. I read every response.
Talk soon,
Raghavendra M (ClipYourEnglish)
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