Conclusion connectors — identify and understand

Conclusion connectors: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: connecteurs-exemple-produirePass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain “Conclusion connectors” in new examples.

2. Discover

Compare: En somme, le projet est utile.; Finalement, nous choisissons le train.; Pour conclure, deux solutions restent possibles.; En conclusion, il faut agir.. Which clue helps you recognise connecteurs de conclusion?

3. Understand

To understand “Conclusion connectors”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Notice how the groups connect. Meaning comes from their relationship, not only from isolated words.

En somme, le projet est utile.Finalement, nous choisissons le train.Pour conclure, deux solutions restent possibles.En conclusion, il faut agir.Bref, nous sommes d’accord.Au total, le coût reste raisonnable.Exemple à observer : mes voisins répond chaque matin.

Watch out

First identify the relation between the ideas: cause, consequence, contrast, condition, time… Choose the connector from the meaning, not the other way around.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “Conclusion connectors” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For connecteurs de conclusion, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.

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9. Now I can…

I can recognise “Conclusion connectors” in a new example.
I can justify my choice and create an example.