1. To make contrasting points (ellentétek kifejezése):

although - habáryet - azonbanhowever - azonbannevertheless - azonbanin spite of (+ főnév / doing) - annak ellenérebut - dewhile - mígdespite (+ főnév / doing) - annak ellenéreeven if - még akkor is haeven though - annak ellenéreat the same time - azonban, ugyanakkor

Although Carol was rather inexperienced, she decided to apply for the position.Carol was rather inexperienced, but she decided to apply for the position.Carol was rather inexperienced; yet, she decided to apply for the position.Carol was rather inexperienced. However, she decided to apply for the position. Carol was rather inexperienced. Nevertheless, she decided to apply for the position.

While Sam's very good at languages, his brother is absolutely hopeless.Sam's very good at languages, while his brother is absolutely hopeless.

Despite being very hard-working and punctual, he couldn't finish his essay in time.In spite of being very hard-working and punctual, he couldn't finish his essay in time.

Even though Dylan was one of the professor's favourite students, he failed the exam.

I'll get there, even if I have to walk.

2. To list points (felsorolás):

firstly - előszörin the first place - elsősorbanfirst of all - előszörto start with - elsőkéntsecondly - másodjárathirdly - harmadjárafinally - végül

Firstly / In the first place / First of all / To start with, I am going to define what this market strategy means.Secondly, I would like to show the importance of human psychology regarding marketing.Finally, I intend to give specific examples of this marketing strategy.

3. To add more points on a topic (további pontok hozzáadása):

what is more - továbbáfurthermore - továbbámoreover - továbbáalso - istoo - isapart from this - ezen kívül, ettől eltekintvein addition (to) - ráadásul, ezen kívülbesides - ezenkívül, ezenfelülnot to mention the fact - arról nem is beszélve

Bruce Springsteen is an excellent songwriter; what is more, he is very good at playing the guitar.=Bruce Springsteen is an excellent songwriter; furthermore, he is very good at playing the guitar.=

Bruce Springsteen is an excellent songwriter; moreover, he is very good at playing the guitar.

They also have an enormous house in the countryside.= They have an enormous house in the countryside, too.

Her job involves dealing with clients. Apart from this, she is responsible for responding to customer complaints.=Her job involves dealing with clients. In addition, she is responsible for responding to customer complaints.=Her job involves dealing with clients. Besides, she is responsible for responding to customer complaints.=Her job involves dealing with clients. Not to mention the fact, she is responsible for responding to customer complaints.4. To list advantages /disadvantages (előnyök és hátrányok felsorolása):

one / another / one other / a further advantage / disadvantage - az egyik / egy másik / további előnye / hátrányathe main / the first / the greatest advantage / disadvantage - a fő / az első / a legnagyobb előnye / hátránya

One advantage of living in the country is the fresh air.Another disadvantage of this area is the lack of public transport.A further advantage of knowing foreign languages is the ability to communicate easily when you are abroad.The main advantage of working with Tim is that you can rely on him in every situation.The greatest disadvantage of going to big supermarkets is that shopping takes a lot of time.

5. To express personal opinion (vélekedés):

in my opinion / view - véleményem szerintto my mind / way of thinking - véleményem szerintpersonally I believe - személy szerint úgy gondolomit strikes me that - az a benyomásomI feel very strongly that - nagyon úgy érzem, hogyI am inclined to believe that - hajlamos vagyok azt hinni, hogyit seems to me that - úgy tűnik, hogyas far as I am concerned - ami engem illet

In my opinion, his performance was magnificent.To my mind, this strategy isn't really working.Personally I believe that taking risks has both advantages and disadvantages.It strikes me that he is not really enthusiastic about his new girlfriend.I feel very strongly that applying for this job is a great opportunity for you.I am inclined to believe that learning Chinese is useful but extremely difficult.It seem to me that it is not worth contacting again that client of yours.As far as I am concerned, you need to put more emphasis on the importance of teamwork.

6. To refer to other sources (hivatkozás):

according to - vmi szerintwith reference to - vmivel kapcsolatban

According to sociologists, the number of single-parent families has increased significantly.With reference to your letter of January 5, I am sending you another catalogue of our products.

7. To conclude (összegzés):finally /lastly - végülabove all - mindenekelőtt, legfőképpall in all - összességébentaking everything into account - mindent figyelembe véve on the whole - összességében véveall things considered - mindent figyelembe vévein conclusion - összességébenas I have said - ahogy említettem

as was previously stated - ahogy korábban is elhangzottto sum up - összességébenFinally / Lastly, he decided to give up his profession for good.Above all / All in all, I would like to highlight the importance of this technique.Taking everything into account / All things considered, her influence cannot be ignored.On the whole / In conclusion / To sum up, I am convinced that I am the most suitable candidate for this position.As I have said / As was previously stated, we are willing to give a financial support regarding your new project.8. To express cause (oksági viszony kifejezése):

because of / owing to / due to - vmi miattfor this reason - emiatt

Because of / owing to / due to his illness, she could not continue with her studies.Suddenly, she became very ill. For this reason, she could not continue with her studies.

9. To express effect (következmény kifejezése):

so - ígytherefore - ezértthus - ezértconsequently - következésképpenas a consequence - ennek eredményeképpenas a result - ennek eredményeképpen

Molly has inherited a large sum of money, so she is planning to quit her job now.Molly has inherited a large sum of money; therefore, she is planning to quit her job now.Molly has inherited a large sum of money; thus, she is planning to quit her job now. Molly has inherited a large sum of money; consequently, she is planning to quit her job now. Molly has inherited a large sum of money. As a result / As a consequence, she is planning to quit her job now.

10. To emphasize what you say (hangsúly kifejezése):

clearly - világosan, egyértelműenobviously - nyilvánvalóanof course - természetesenneedless to say - szükségtelen mondaniin particular - főleg, különösen

Clearly / Obviously, this will take more time than we expected.Of course, he is more than just a friend.Needless to say, you must be very reliable if you want to do this job.Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.

11. To express reality (valószerűség kifejezése):

in fact / actually / as a matter of fact - tulajdonképpenin practice - gyakorlatilagthe fact of the matter is that - lényegébenIn fact / Actually / As a matter of fact, this technique is more efficient than the previous one.Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice, these rights are not always respected.The fact of the matter is that he doesn't seem to be suitable for this job.12. To express difference between appearance and reality (a látszat és a valóság közti különbség kifejezése):on the face of it - első pillantásra, látszatraat first sight - első pillantásraapparently - úgy tűnik, úgy látszik, hogyWhat may, on the face of it / at first sight, seem obvious often turns out to be far more complicated.Apparently, they are getting married soon.