Writing – some useful phrases

The exam is getting closer and closer so I decided to work on the writing part a bit. So far I’ve ignored since there was nobody to correct it. But this time is over.

From my English learning experience I know that one of the keys to successful writing is the use of some scaffolding langauge, e.g. linking words.

Here are some that you may find useful:

Contrast:
but – pero
however – sin embargo
nevertheless – no obstante
in spite of – a pesar de
whereas – mientras que

Addition:
and – y
moreover – ademas de
besides – aparte de

Generalizing:
generally – generalmente (surpirse! surpirse!)
in general – en general
all in all – por lo general

Phrases to start a letter:
Formal:
Dear Mr Franson – Estimado Sr. Franson
Dear Sir or Madam – Estimado/a Senor(a)

Informal:
Dear Miguel – Querido Miguel

Phrases to end a letter:
Formal
Looking forward to hearing from you – Espero ustedes respuesta

Informal:
Kisses – Besos