Speaking: Fluency & Coherence B1 - Lesson 2: Using a Wider Range of Connectors (although, while, as well as)

B1

Better Connectors

ពាក្យភ្ជាប់ឃ្លា

🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Stop using "And" and "But" for everything. Use "Although", "While", and "As well as" to sound smoother.

💬 Scenario: Comparing Phones

Friend "Which phone should I buy? The X10 or the Z20?"

You (Basic B1) "The X10 is cheap. But the Z20 is fast. The Z20 has a good camera. And it has a big battery."

(Choppy sentences. Too many "Buts".)

You (Fluent B1) "Although the X10 is cheaper, the Z20 is much faster."

You (Fluent B1) "The Z20 has a great camera as well as a huge battery."

Interactive Tool: Sentence Mixer

Combine these two ideas:

1. "It rained."
2. "We played football."

Select a connector below...

Key Connectors

1. Although (Contrast) ទោះបីជា...ក៏ដោយ

Use it at the START or MIDDLE to show a surprise contrast.
"Although I was tired, I went out."

2. As well as (Addition) ព្រមទាំង/និង

A stronger way to say "And".
"She speaks English as well as French."

3. While (Contrast) ខណៈពេលដែល (ផ្ទុយ)

Use it to compare two different things.
"I like coffee, while my brother likes tea."

Choose the Best Link

"_____ it was expensive, I bought the shoes."

A. Although

B. But (Incorrect grammar at start)

C. As well as

"The hotel has a pool _____ a gym."

A. while

B. although

C. as well as