B2
Discourse Markers
ពាក្យភ្ជាប់ឃ្លាថ្នាក់ខ្ពស់
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:
Stop using "And... But... So..." all the time. Upgrade to professional connectors to link complex ideas.
💬 Scenario: Remote Work Debate
Speaker A (Basic)
"Remote work is good. But it is lonely. So we need meetings."
(Too choppy. Lacks flow.)
Speaker B (Advanced)
"Remote work offers flexibility. Furthermore, it reduces commuting time."
"Nevertheless, isolation can be a real issue for some employees."
"Consequently, we must schedule regular virtual meetups."
The Upgrade List
Use these to replace basic words.
ADDITION (And) បន្ថែមពីនេះ
Furthermore / Moreover
Use when adding a strong supporting point.
"The plan is expensive. Furthermore, it is risky."
Use when adding a strong supporting point.
"The plan is expensive. Furthermore, it is risky."
CONTRAST (But) ទោះជាយ៉ាងណាក៏ដោយ
Nevertheless / However
Use when introducing a problem or opposite fact.
"He tried hard. Nevertheless, he failed."
Use when introducing a problem or opposite fact.
"He tried hard. Nevertheless, he failed."
RESULT (So) ដូច្នេះ/ជាលទ្ធផល
Consequently / Therefore
Use when showing the logical result of an action.
"It rained heavily. Consequently, the event was cancelled."
Use when showing the logical result of an action.
"It rained heavily. Consequently, the event was cancelled."
Select the Correct Marker
"The project was very difficult. ________, the team managed to finish it on time."
Relationship: Contrast (Opposite)
A. Furthermore
B. Nevertheless
C. Consequently
"The company lost a lot of money. ________, they had to fire some staff."
Relationship: Result
A. Consequently
B. However
C. Moreover