Linking words

In addition

đồng thời, hơn nữa

= besides(co the dung , hoac khong) = additionally, = moreover, = furthermore,
eg: The number of cars sold increased by 10%.___, there was a significant rise in motorcycle sales.

similarly

tương tự
= likewise

eg: Sales of smartphones rose sharply. ___, tablet purchases also saw a notable increase.

however

tuy nhiên
= nevertheless, = nonetheless, = still(du vay)

eg: The price of oil increased in the first quarter. ___, it plummeted in the following months.

then

sau đó

= afterwards = subsequently

eg: The process begins with harvesting the grapes. ___, they are crushed and fermented.

meanwhile

trong khi đó

eg: Investment in coal production declined. ___, funding for solar energy skyrocketed.

in contrast

trái lại, mặt khác

= by contrast, = conversely, = on the other hand, = on the contrary,

eg: Some people believe in strict punishment for crimes. ____, others argue for rehabilitation and education.

therefore

vì vậy, do đó
= accordingly = as a result = consequently = thus = hence

eg: Fossil fuels are a major source of pollution. ____, we must transition to greener alternatives.

for example

ví dụ là
= for instance = such as = namely = to illustrate = as an example

eg: Many countries have successfully reduced crime rates. _____, Japan has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

otherwise

nếu không thì

= or else

eg: We must address the root causes of poverty, ____ social problems will persist

to put it differently

nói cách khác

= in other words

eg: A sedentary lifestyle is a major health risk. _______, sitting too much can shorten your lifespan.

in fact

thật vậy

= indeed

eg: Many believe that hard work guarantees success. ____, luck and opportunity often play a crucial role.

by means of

nhờ, bằng cách, với sự trợ giúp của

= with the help of

eg: Students can now access information _____ digital libraries and online courses.

in spite of

cho dù, bất chấp, mặc dù

= despite = regardless of = irrespective of = in the fact of

eg: ___ clear evidence, some people still deny the reality of climate change.

with a view to

để mà

= with the aim of = with the purpose of = for the purpose of = with the intention of

eg: The government launched the campaign ______ reducing plastic waste.

in the hope of

với hi vọng

eg: Many people move to cities _____ finding better employment.

in case of

trong trường hợp có, trong trường hợp xảy ra

= in the event of

eg: It is wise to have savings _____ an emergency.

without

nếu không

= but for

eg: ___ this crucial step, the entire process would fail.

instead of

thay vì

= in place of

eg: ____ declining, the figures showed a steady increase.

rather than

hơn là

= as opposed to = in preference to = as distinct from

eg: _____ punishing criminals, we should focus on rehabilitating them.

on behalf of

thay mặt cho

eg: I would like to thank the organizers____ all the participants.

except (for)

ngoại trừ

= apart from = aside from = with the exception of = excepting

eg: All sectors saw growth ____ manufacturing, which remained unchanged.

besides

bên cạnh

= in addition to = as well as

eg: ____ being affordable, public transport is also better for the environment.

according to

theo

eg: _____ recent studies, a balanced diet is essential for good health.

in view of

xét thấy

eg: _____ the current economic crisis, the company has frozen all hiring.

concerning

về, có liên quan

= regarding = respecting = as regards = in relation to = in respect of = in connection with = with respect to = with reference to = as to = about

eg: There are many opinions _____ the best way to educate children.

in/by comparison to/with

trái với, so với

= in/by contrast to/with = as against

eg: ____ France, Germany consumed far less electricity.

in common with

giống với
= like

eg: _____ many developed nations, Japan has an aging population.

in favour of

ủng hộ
= in support of

eg: Many experts are ____ raising the tax on sugary drinks.

in association with

cùng với, kết hợp với

= in collaboration with = together with = in conjunction with = in partnership with(trong kinh doanh) = in combination with

eg: The charity works _____ local communities.

because of 

bởi vì
= due to = owing to = as a result of = by reason of = given that = since = in light of

eg: Many species are facing extinction _____ habitat loss.

to sum up

tóm lại, tóm tắt
= to summarise = in summary = in conclusion = (ultimately)

eg: _____, while technology has its drawbacks, its benefits are undeniable.