Transition Signals in Academic Writing, Video #1: Definition, Grammar, Problems

Transition signals are an essential part of good academic writing. This video gives a definition of transition signals, looks at their grammar, gives an overview of different types, lists some common problems students have and connects these to the IELTS and TOEFL exam, and finally shows how to use authentic texts to study transitions. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 Intro 01:13 Definition 04:04 Grammar of transition signals 07:58 Types of transition signals 10:03 Common problems (link to IELTS/TOEFL) 16:09 Transitions in authentic academic texts 23:07 Conclusion ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Video created using VideoScribe software [affiliate