Cohesion & Flow
Discourse Markers

Words like however, because, next that signal relationships.

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What it is

Connecting words that explicitly signal logical relationships between ideas, helping listeners follow your thinking process.

Before & after

Before

We changed the button. Users clicked less.

After

We changed the button. However, users clicked less.

When you’ll use it

Status updates: 'First, we completed the design. However, testing revealed issues. Therefore, we need another week.'

Problem-solution presentations: 'Although revenue grew, costs rose faster. Consequently, we must reduce overhead.'

Meeting transitions: 'Meanwhile, the marketing team made progress. In addition, sales exceeded targets.'

Pro tip

Pick the marker that matches the logic.

Questions & answers

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