1. How to make your sentences sound more sophisticated or a few words about linking words…

2. Some expressions in this group require a noun or a verb+ing. Note the examples: Despite heavy weather, all the players decided to continue the match. In spite of having no time, l decided to help them out.

3. Other expressions following the pattern are: Besides being quite friendly, my dog likes to bite at times. Due to / because of / on account of our being surprised, the teacher repeated the definition. Apart from applying for some jobs, he did nothing else.

4. There are many other expression which require a clause. Note the examples: Although it was hard to accept, all of us agreed to pay more. We were all against it. However, he decided to begin the project.

5. Other expressions are composed of two parts: Both Tom and Jerry are cartoon characters. You may choose either a game or a book. It is all the same to me. Neither a lawyer nor a doctor can help here. We need a miracle worker.

6. Now try to use those expressions to make well- sounding compund sentences about… Remember: in spite of, despite, although, both… and, owing to, however, either…or, neither…nor, on account of, apart from, besides itp… Right to vote at 18

7. Remember: in spite of, despite, although, both… and, owing to, however, either…or, neither…nor, on account of, apart from, besides itp… Driving licence at 16

8. Remember: in spite of, despite, although, both… and, owing to, however, either…or, neither…nor, on account of, apart from, besides itp… Obligation to study German

9. Remember: in spite of, despite, although, both… and, owing to, however, either…or, neither…nor, on account of, apart from, besides itp… Smoking ban in pubs

10. Remember: in spite of, despite, although, both… and, owing to, however, either…or, neither…nor, on account of, apart from, besides itp… Reality shows on TV