Topics

Present

Past

Past to Present

Future

Abilities - Responsibilities

Asking Questions

Choosing the Right Phrase

Combining Verbs

Explaining Ideas

Describing Your World

Complex Ideas

Relating Ideas, People, Objects

Speaking about Objects

Wondering about Situations

Telling a Story

Sequencing

'Sequencing' refers to the manner in which we connect sentences when telling a story. Use these connecting words to connect one part of your story to another. These linking words are also used when making presentations in order to connect your points in a logical manner.

Beginning:

Firstly,
To begin with,
First of all,

Example:

To begin with, we appreciate receiving feedback and comments from our employees."

First of all, we have to increase our on the ground impact."

Continuing:

Then,
After that,
Next,


Example:

Then, our forum will address the subject of payday lending scams."

Next, we'll address the limits of online advocacy."

Ending:

Finally,
In the end,
Eventually,

Example:

Finally, the primary purpose of an operational NGO has to be implementation of projects."

Eventually, the funder we settled on was a private corporation."

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