 Transitional Words and Phrases In this video, you're going to learn how to use transitional words and phrases in your writing. In some of our communities, driving is already chaotic. But imagine what driving would be like if there was no sign or signal to provide direction to help drivers navigate the roads and highways. To prevent your writing from appearing chaotic to your readers, you have the option of using words and phrases to create directional signs and signals of your own. We call these words or phrases transitions. Transitions help show relationships between ideas, create a logical flow, and create a sense of connectedness called coherence. Transitions can be used both within and between paragraphs to create a sense of flow. Many websites give long lists of transitions. Search Transitions in your browser for examples. Throughout this video, you'll find transitional words and phrases you will feel comfortable using in your own writing. To add ideas, use words such as and, in addition, or furthermore. For example, it is hard to find good movies to watch in the cinemas these days. Furthermore, the price of tickets is so expensive. For emphasis, use words such as above all, especially indeed. For example, indeed the prices of two tickets and popcorn can sometimes be more expensive than dinner in a restaurant. For comparison, use words such as similarly in the same way or likewise. For example, similarly, the cost around DVDs has increased over the years. For cause and effect, use words such as because for this reason as a result. For example, for this reason I don't watch movies very much anymore. For showing a sequence, use words such as after, before, or finally. For example, before this happened, I used to see movies in the cinema regularly. For contrast, use words such as but, however, and in contrast. For example, in contrast, the price of print books has risen at a slower rate. And lastly, to summarize your ideas, use words such as consequently, finally, or in conclusion. For example, consequently, the industry is no longer sustainable because people like me no longer pay. Let's do a quick review. Here are all of our example sentences. When these sentences are combined to create a paragraph, the transition word signals a relationship between ideas to create a coherent paragraph. For example, it is hard to find good movies to watch in the cinemas these days. Furthermore, the price of tickets is so expensive. Indeed, the price for two tickets and popcorn can sometimes be more expensive than dinner in a restaurant. Similarly, the cost of rent DVDs has increased over the years. In contrast, the price of print books has risen at a slower rate. For this reason, I don't watch movies very much anymore. Before this happened, I used to see movies in the cinema regularly. Consequently, the industry is no longer sustainable because people like me no longer pay. I prefer to read. And just like that, you're a pro at using transitional words and phrases in your writing. Thanks for watching.