Cohesion & Discourse Markers

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About Course

Make your writing flow. Learn how cohesive devices such as pronouns, synonyms, conjunctions and discourse markers link sentences and paragraphs, how to write strong topic sentences, and how to avoid the clunky “Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly” effect.

This course is for general learning and revision. It is written by Tutwoo and is not produced or endorsed by any exam board. Always check your own exam board’s specification and your teacher’s guidance.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand cohesion and the main cohesive devices Use a range of discourse markers for adding, contrasting, cause and sequence Link paragraphs with topic sentences and references back Revise writing to improve flow without repetition

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What cohesion is
  • Discourse markers by job
  • Linking paragraphs and revising for flow

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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