Useful words

Useful Phrases to Start a Conclusion

• In conclusion, …
• To conclude, …
• To sum up, …
• All in all, …
• On the whole, …
• Taking everything into account, …
• In my opinion, …
• For these reasons, …

Useful Linking Words/ Connectives

• because
• although
• however
• therefore
• in contrast
• as a result
• on the other hand
• that’s why

Expressing Your Opinion

• I believe that …
• I think that …
• In my view, …
• Personally, I feel that …
• From my point of view, …

Summarizing Ideas

• The main reason is that …
• The most important point is …
• Another reason is …
• To put it simply, …
• All things considered, …

Giving an Outlook / Final Thought

• In the future, …
• This could change when …
• Later in life, …
• It is important to remember that …
• Everyone should decide for themselves.