Why Besides is a Bad Linking Word on IELTS
Today youll learn why besides is a bad linking word on IELTS. Go to for your free Video IELTS Masterclass In teaching students from a multitude of countries, this is one of the commonalities that Ive noticed namely, that everyone is using besides incorrectly First of all, besides is an informal word, so you should not use it in your academic writing. Its fine for Speaking Part 1 and 2, but make sure youre using it correctly. Besides is not exactly the same as and or in addition. Students want to use it synonymously with those linking words, but it has a slightly different connotation. We use besides to add an idea as an afterthought to add a piece of information that we thought of while we were speaking. For example: I cant go out tonight, because Ive got work in the morning besides, I havent been sleeping well and Im exhausted. So, what should you use instead of besides in your formal writing What is more Moreover Furthermore In addi
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