Knowing how to use transition word correctly is the key to writing formally. These ESL writing lessons introduce many of the most commonly-used transition words, such as however, although, despite, regardless, nevertheless, even so, consequently, therefore, thus, as a result, though, due to, owing to, etc.
The ESL writing worksheet below contains a paragraph with no punctuation. Students should rewrite the paragraph, adding capital letters and suitable punctuation where necessary. Download lesson as pdf Transitions:…
The ESL writing worksheet below explains how to correctly use punctuation such as commas, periods, and semi-colons with various transition words Download lesson as pdf Transitions: Punctuation When…
This is a simple fill-in-the-blank worksheet for reviewing various transition words/phrases. Download lesson as pdf Transitions: Review Fill in the blanks, using each of these transition words/phrases one time. (Sample answers…
Fill in the blanks with suitable transition words to complete this short essay. Download lesson as pdf Transitions Review Read the essay below, and fill in the blanks with the…
(First, Next, Finally) This lesson helps students write instructional or narrative paragraphs, using transition words such as "First", "Next", "Lastly," and so on. Download lesson as pdf Transitions: Listing Things…
This writing lesson introduces students to different ways to talk about something that "gradually" or "eventually" happens. Download lesson as pdf Gradually / Eventually / Sooner or later /…
This ESL writing lesson introduces students to the correct usage of several transitions meaning "Also", providing several sample sentences so students can familiarize themselves with these words. Download lesson…
This lesson introduces the correct usage of "regardless" and "no matter". Download lesson as pdf Regardless of / No matter / Regardless Regardless of Regardless of [noun], [sentence] [sentence],…
This ESL writing worksheet introduces students to the above transitions, including sample sentences and a review exercise for students to practice using these words in sentences. Download lesson as pdf…
This ESL writing worksheet introduces students to the correct usage of "although" and "even though" by presenting several sample sentences, after which students can practice rewriting sentences using "although" or…
This ESL writing exercise introduces students to the correct usage of transitions meaning "But", which can be used to write essays that are more formal and appropriately structured. Download lesson…