THE IMPORTANCE OF LINKING WORDS AND COHESIVE DEVICES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

Аннотация

This article discusses the significance of linking words and cohesive devices in English language learning and communication. Linking words help connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs logically, while cohesive devices improve the flow and clarity of both spoken and written texts. The paper analyzes different types of linking words, their grammatical functions, and effective methods for teaching them in the classroom. In addition, the article highlights common learner difficulties and suggests modern approaches for developing students’ writing and speaking skills through cohesive language use.