Improved transition:

The characters in Book A face a moral dilemma, a contested inheritance. Although the inheritance in
Book B consists of an old house and not a pile of money, the nature of the problem is quite similar.

Set 1 To State the Reasons

There are different reasons why
There are several explanations for
There are many positive/negative reasons for
There are some/more/fewer benefits/disadvantages to

Set 2 To Give an Opinion

(Why) I believe
Id like to explain why
Personally
Id enjoy
I would prefer
I think
In my opinion
As far as Im concerned
It seems to me
I suggest

Set 3 To Set Up a Condition

If
Even if
If I could
Whether (or not)
. . .may/might
. . .can be

Set 4 To Further the Argument

First (of all) . . . Second . . .Third
In addition
There are three reasons why
Similarly
Furthermore
Moreover
Further
As an example
For instance
Whats more
Not only . . . but also
. . . including
More than
Also
. . . coupled with
Both . . . and

Set 5 To Summarize/Conclude
In conclusion
Finally
As a result (of)
In summary
Therefore
To sum up
In other words
To summarize
Then
In brief
On the whole
To conclude
As we have seen
As has been said

Set 6 To Restate or Repeat an Argument

To put it differently
To repeat
Namely
That is
In other words
b]Set 7 To Show Cause / Reason and Effect / Result[/b]
[

Consequently
Because (of)
Due to
Thanks to
If this occurs, then
To this end
Since
For this reason
As a result
Caused by

Set 8 To Show Time Relationships

Immediately
Then
Later
Afterwards
After
Before
While
During
As soon as
As
Sometimes
Last
Frequently
When
Once
Often
Oftentimes
Since

Set 9 To Generalize
Overall
For the most part
In general
Generally speaking
By and large

Set 10 To Show Contrast / Make an Exception

Some may argue that
Although
Even though
Whereas
Instead
In contrast
On the one hand
On the other hand
However
In spite of
Despite
Unlike
On the contrary
But
Yet
Rather than
Either
Or
Nor
Neither
Either . . . or
Neither . . . nor
Nevertheless
Nonetheless
Sometimes
Once in a while
Occasionally
Someother(s)
Other(s)
Often
None

Set 11 To Emphasize
Above all
Obviously
Clearly
Evidently
Actually
In fact
Certainly
Definitely
Extremely
Indeed
Absolutely
Positively
Surprisingly
Unquestionably
Without a doubt
Objectively
In fact

Set 12 To Show Space

at the left
at the right
in the center
on the side
along the edge
on top, below
beneath
under
around
above
over
straight ahead
at the top
at the bottom
surrounding
opposite
at the rear at the front in front of
beside behind
next to
nearby
in the distance
beyond
in the forefront in the foreground
within sight out of sight
across
under
nearer
adjacent
in the background

Set 13 To Argue/Make a Suggestion

. . . seems to warrant
. . . contend/s
. . . argue/s
. . . justify/ies
This observation is supported by
To plead
. . . suggest/s
The suggestion is valid
. . . propose/s
. . . claim/s
. . .state/s
. . . clearly proof enough
If I had the choice
. . . examine/s
. . . assert/s

Set 14 To Show Disagreement

. . . object/s (to)
. . . disagree/s with
. . . contradict/s
. . . doesnt/dont support
. . . is/are invalid

These arguments, one by one, can be challenged

. . . is absurd/ridiculous/unfounded/illogical
. . . not to be taken seriously
. . . has/have no scientific basis
. . . dispute/s
Set 15 To Choose One Option over Another
. . . might be the better option
. . . make/s it a better policy
Its beneficial/better/positive
Its detrimental/worse/negative
. . . is true/false
The assertion that
. . . seem/s to offer strong arguments for/against
. . . is/are better/worse than

Set 16 To Show Similarity

Just as
As . . . as
In the same way
Similarly
Likewise
As in/as with/as was/etc.

Set 17 To Show Purpose

In order to
For
So that
So as to

Set 18 To Show Evidence/Give an Example

As evidence of
The legitimacy of
Such as
For example
A few of these are
In the case of
In addition
For one thing . . . for another
Set 19 To State the Problem
The problem is (how)
The question is
What is being asked/challenged

Set 20 To State the Options

One option is
The other option is

At first, you might be thinking! How is this even possible ? After you've read this article below, trust me
all your doubts shall be clarified.

There are 14 methods to improve your speaking:

1. Think in English

Sometimes the difficult thing about talking in a new language isnt the language itself, but how you think
about it.

If you think in your native language and then try to speak English, youll always have to translate
between languages. Translating isnt an easy thing to do! Even people fluent in two or more languages
have trouble switching between languages.

The solution is to think in English.

You can do this anywhere, anytime. Try to use English when youre thinking about your day, or when
youre trying to decide what food to order. Even try to use an English to English dictionary to look up
words. That way you never have to use your native language and translate words. Youll notice that
when you think in English, its easier for you to speak in English.

2. Talk to yourself.

Whenever youre at home (or alone somewhere else) you can practice your English with your favorite
person: yourself.
If youre already thinking in English, try speaking your thoughts out loud. Read out loud, too. Practice is
practice, and even if you dont have anyone to correct your mistakes, just the act of speaking out loud
will help you become more comfortable speaking English.
3. Use a mirror.

Whenever you can, take a few minutes out of your day to stand in front of the mirror and speak. Choose
a topic, set a timer for 2 or 3 minutes and just talk.

The point of this exercise is to watch your mouth, face and body language as you speak. It also makes
you feel like youre talking to someone, so you can pretend youre having a discussion with a study
buddy.

Talk for the full 2 or 3 minutes. Dont stop! If you get stuck on a word you dont know, try expressing
your idea in a different way. You can always look up how to say that word after the 2-3 minutes end.
This will definitely help you find out what kinds of words or sentences you have trouble with.

4. Focus on fluency, not grammar.

When you speak in English, how often do you stop?

The more you stop, the less confident you sound and the less comfortable you become. Try the mirror
exercise above, but challenge yourself to speak without stopping or stammering (taking pauses between
your words) the entire time.

This might mean that your sentences wont be grammatically perfect, and thats okay! If you focus on
speaking fluently instead of correctly, youll still be understood and youll sound better. You can fill in
the correct grammar and word rules as you learn them better.
5. Try some tongue twisters.

Tongue twisters are series of words that are difficult to say quickly. One example is: The thirty-three
thieves thought that they thrilled the throne throughout Thursday. Try saying this a few times! Its not
easy.

Word games like this will help you find the right placement for your mouth and tongue, and can even
help your pronunciation. You can find a list of great tongue twisters here.

6. Listen and repeat.

Do you watch TV shows or YouTube videos in English? Use them to improve your fluency. Choose a
short part of a show and repeat it line by line. Try to match the tone, speed and even the accent (if you
can). It doesnt matter if you miss a few words, the important thing is to keep talking. Try to sound just
like the native speakers on the show.
7. Pay attention to stressed sounds.

English uses stresses in words and sentences. That means youll need to stress, or emphasize, certain
words and syllables (sounds) to give words and sentences different meanings.

Listen to where native speakers place the emphasis when they speak. Try to repeat it the same way.

This wont only help you speak well, it might even reduce misunderstandings. Sometimes the placing the
stress on the wrong syllable completely changes the word. The word ADdress, for instance, isnt the
same as the word adDRESS. ADdress refers to a physical location where someone lives, and adDRESS
means to formally speak to a group of people.

Learn to hear the difference!

8. Sing along to English songs.

Singing along to your favorite English songs will help you become more fluent.

Once you can sing along to Taylor Swift and Jason Mraz, you can test your skills with something a bit
more difficult: rap!

Rap is a great way to practice English because often the words are spoken like regular sentences.
However, the rapper uses a stronger rhythm and faster speed. Some of the words might not make
sense, but if you can keep up with the rapper then youre on your way to becoming fluent!
9. Learn word forms with new words.

Some practice comes before you even open your mouth. Make speaking easier by learning the different
forms of any words you learn. You should do this when youre learning new vocabulary. For example, if
you just learned the word write, you should also learn some other forms like wrote and written.

Knowing the correct way to use a word in any kind of sentence is important. This knowledge will help
you while speaking. You wont have to stop and think of different wordsyoull know exactly when you
need to use that word while speaking.
10. Learn phrases, not words.

An even better idea is to learn word phrases, not just words.

You might be using correct grammar and vocabulary, but its still not how a native speaker would say it.

For example, you can say how do you feel today? but a native speaker might say howre you doing?
or whats up? instead. Phrases and expressions can be helpful for sounding more natural when you
speak.
11. Learn your most common sayings.

Take some time to really notice how you speak in your native language.

What words and phrases do you use the most often?

Learn how to say your most commonly used phrases and words in English. Knowing them in English will
help you speak as well in English as you do in your native language.

12. Prepare for specific situations.

Are you learning English for a specific reason? For example, are you learning English so you can get a job
in an English-speaking company? In that case, practice English that will help you in an interview. Are you
learning English so you can make friends in America? Then you would need a different kind of English.

Before you go to a place where you have to speak English, you can practice what you might have to say.
If youre preparing to go to a restaurant, what might conversations in a restaurant sound like? Answer
the questions a waiter might ask you. Try talking about food and menus.

Youll feel more confident if youre prepared!

13. Relax!

You can be your best helper or your worst enemy when learning to speak fluently! We know its hard,
but you should try not to worry about how you sound when you speak. Just relax!

If you get stuck or confused, just take a big breath and start over. Speak slower if you have to. Take time
to pause and think about your next sentence.

Do whatever it takes to become more comfortable with speaking English.

14. Tell a story from your language in English.

Heres a fun way to test how well your spoken English has developed: choose a story that you know
really well and tell it in English.

Remember to think in English as youre telling your story. Focus on speaking fluently instead of correctly.
Say every sentence out loud to yourself.

Even if you have nobody to talk to in English, you can still build confidence and master fluency on your
own time.

In some ways, practicing speaking is even easier by yourself

Tongue twisters are a great way to practice and improve pronunciation and fluency. They can
also help to improve accents by using alliteration, which is the repetition of one sound. It's something
we've tried as kids, but even as adults, we should try them to be clear & fluent in our speech.

Below, you will find some of the most popular English tongue twisters. Say them as quickly as you can. If
you can master them, you will be a much more confident speaker.

Try The easy one first-

She sells seashells by the seashore

How can a clam cram in a clean cream can?

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

I saw Susie sitting in a shoeshine shop

Susie works in a shoeshine shop. Where she shines she sits, and where she sits she shines

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasnt fuzzy, was he?

Can you can a can as a canner can can a can?

I have got a date at a quarter to eight; Ill see you at the gate, so dont be late

You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York

I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen

If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose?

I thought I thought of thinking of thanking you

I wish to wash my Irish wristwatch

Near an ear, a nearer ear, a nearly eerie ear

Eddie edited it

Willies really weary

A big black bear sat on a big black rug

Tom threw Tim three thumbtacks

He threw three free throws

Nine nice night nurses nursing nicely

So, this is the sushi chef

Four fine fresh fish for you

Wayne went to wales to watch walruses

[b]Repeat them 3 times[/b]

Six sticky skeletons (x3)

Which witch is which? (x3)
Snap crackle pop (x3)
Flash message (x3)
Red Buick, blue Buick (x3)
Red lorry, yellow lorry (x3)
Thin sticks, thick bricks (x3)
Stupid superstition (x3)
Eleven benevolent elephants (x3)
Two tried and true tridents (x3)
Rolling red wagons (x3)
Black back bat (x3)
She sees cheese (x3)
Truly rural (x3)
Good blood, bad blood (x3)
Pre-shrunk silk shirts (x3)
Ed had edited it. (x3)
We surely shall see the sun shine soon

The harder ones, Come on give it your best-

Which wristwatches are Swiss wristwatches?

Fred fed Ted bread, and Ted fed Fred bread

I slit the sheet, the sheet I slit, and on the slitted sheet I sit

A skunk sat on a stump and thunk the stump stunk, but the stump thunk the skunk stunk

Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Wheres the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

Betty Botter bought some butter

But she said the butters bitter
If I put it in my batter, it will make my batter bitter
But a bit of better butter will make my batter better
So twas better Betty Botter bought a bit of better butter

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
He would chuck, he would, as much as he could, and chuck as much wood
As a woodchuck would if a woodchuck could chuck wood.