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1. FRASE COMPLETA (Sujeto + Verbo)
1. FRASE COMPLETA (Sujeto + Verbo)
Although / Even though / Despite the fact that / In spite of the fact that.
Estos conectores introducen una oración normal con su sujeto y su acción. Significan "aunque".
Linker + Sujeto + Verbo + (...) >
Ejemplos:
Although the water at San Lorenzo beach is freezing, Aaron and Nicolás go swimming every week.
Even though it was raining in Cimadevilla, Adela and Fabiana didn't use an umbrella.
Despite the fact that Vladislav hates football, he went to El Molinón to accompany Pablo.
In spite of the fact that it was a Friday morning and everyone was sleepy, Marcos and Adela were full of energy in their English class.
2. Sustantivo o Gerundio (-ing)
2. Sustantivo o Gerundio (-ing)
Despite / In spite of.
¡Cuidado! Este es el error más común. Después de estos conectores nunca puede ir una frase con sujeto y verbo. Significan "A pesar de".
Linker + Sustantivo (Nombre) / Verbo en -ing.
Ejemplos:
Despite the terrible "orbayu", Aroa and Alba had a picnic at the Cerro de Santa Catalina.
In spite of being tired after class, Tiara and Luciana stayed up studying.
3. conectores de transición (Con Coma)
3. conectores de transición (Con Coma)
However / Nevertheless.
Se usan para empezar una frase nueva que contradice lo anterior. Son fundamentales para organizar los párrafos de tu redacción. Significan "Sin embargo".
Frase anterior. Linker , Frase nueva. >>
Ejemplos:
Anastasia loves taking photos at the Elogio del Horizonte. However, the wind always ruins her hair.
Danielle and Tania missed the ALSA bus to Oviedo; nevertheless, they arrived on time for the concert.
4. Para comparar dos puntos de vista
4. Para comparar dos puntos de vista
On the one hand, (opinión A). On the other hand, (opinión B).
Ideal para empezar el cuerpo de tu essay cuando quieres dar dos opiniones distintas.
Ejemplo:
On the one hand, Isabel wants to go to Los Fresnos shopping. On the other hand, Elisabet prefers to go to the park.
Instructions: Fill in the gaps using the correct linker of contrast. Pay attention to the structure that follows the gap (Subject + Verb, Noun/Gerund, or Comma)!
(Although / Despite / However / On the one hand / Even though)
______________________, Belén thinks we should have our graduation dinner in a fancy restaurant. On the other hand, Marcos just wants to go to a burger place.
______________________ the huge queue at the heladería Federico Verdú, Pablo waited patiently for his turrón ice cream.
Tania studied all weekend for the English exam. ______________________, she forgot to write her name on the paper!
______________________ the DJ at the party was playing terrible music, Fabiana and Adela didn't stop dancing all night.
Isabel decided to walk from La Calzada to Somió, ______________________ she was wearing very uncomfortable shoes.
1. On the one hand | 2. Despite | 3. However / Nevertheless | 4. Although / Even though | 5. even though / although.
Although
Although
Meaning: Introduces a contrast or opposing idea.
Beginning: Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Middle: We went for a walk although it was raining.
But
But
Meaning: Joins two contrasting ideas, typically in informal contexts.
Beginning: But I didn’t like the movie.
Middle: I wanted to go to the party, but I was too tired.
Despite
Despite
Meaning: Shows contrast despite a circumstance.
Beginning: Despite the cold weather, they went hiking.
Middle: They went hiking, despite the cold weather.
Despite the fact that
Despite the fact that
Meaning: Used for contrasting two clauses, emphasizing the contradiction.
Beginning: Despite the fact that she studied hard, she didn’t pass the exam.
Middle: She didn’t pass the exam, despite the fact that she studied hard.
Even though
Even though
Meaning: Similar to "although," but more emphatic.
Beginning: Even though he was tired, he finished the project.
Middle: He finished the project even though he was tired.
However
However
Meaning: Shows a strong contrast, often used in formal writing.
Beginning: However, the solution is not perfect.
Middle: The product is affordable. However, it lacks durability.
After semicolon: The movie was great; however, it was too long.
In spite of
In spite of
Meaning: Introduces a contrast despite a condition.
Beginning: In spite of his injury, he finished the race.
Middle: He finished the race, in spite of his injury.
In spite of the fact that
In spite of the fact that
Meaning: Similar to "despite the fact that," emphasizing a contradiction.
Beginning: In spite of the fact that it was raining, they continued playing.
Middle: They continued playing in spite of the fact that it was raining.
Nevertheless
Nevertheless
Meaning: Adds a contrasting point or emphasizes that something happened despite a previous issue.
Beginning: The task was difficult. Nevertheless, they managed to complete it.
Middle: The task was difficult; nevertheless, they completed it on time.
On the other hand
On the other hand
Meaning: Used to introduce a contrasting point or perspective.
Beginning: He is very strict. On the other hand, he’s fair.
Middle: The proposal has some advantages. On the other hand, it could be risky.
Summary of Positions:
Beginning: Although, but, despite, despite the fact that, even though, however, in spite of, in spite of the fact that, nevertheless, on the other hand.
Middle: Although, but, despite, despite the fact that, even though, however, in spite of, in spite of the fact that, nevertheless, on the other hand.
BUT, ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, ON THE ONE HAND…ON THE OTHER HAND, UNLIKE
But (pero) and although (aunque) express contrast within a sentence.
- It was raining heavily, but the kids stayed in the playground.
- The kids stayed in the playground although it was raining heavily.
- Although it was raining heavily, the kids stayed in the playground
However (sin embargo) and on the other hand (por otra parte) express contrast between two different sentences. They are followed by a comma.
- The traffic was really bad; however, we were not late.
- I want to go to Scotland; on the other hand, I know I’ll miss you a lot
Unlike (al contrario de) is a preposition and it’s followed by a noun, noun phrase or pronoun.
- Unlike my brother, I like art.
- Unlike Phil, Paul has a talent for business
PRACTICE.
1. EXPRESS CONTRAST BY USING THE WORDS GIVEN
1.- I must learn English to get a good job / I don’t like foreign languages
o (but) ________________________________________________________________________________
o (however) ____________________________________________________________________________
o ( on the other hand) ______________________________________________________________________
o (although) _____________________________________________________________________________
2.- Youth hostels are cheap / They are usually noisy and crowded
o (but) __________________________________________________________________________________
o (however) ______________________________________________________________________________
o ( on the other hand) ______________________________________________________________________
o (although) ______________________________________________________________________________
2. WRITE SENTENCES BY USING UNLIKE.
o - I love discos, but Mike doesn’t . à Unlike Mike, I love discos
o - Marta can cook very well, but my father can’t. à ______________________________________________
o - Ruben is very good at sports; however Marcos isn’t à __________________________________________
o - I am not ticklish; however, Charlie is. à ______________________________________________________
o - My parents got divorced. Susan’s parents didn’t. à ____________________________________________
3. LOOKING ON THE BRIGHT SIDE (mirando el lado bueno): As they say, every cloud has a silver lining (no hay mal que por bien no venga). Write sentences by using the words in brackets .
1. I earn very little. I love my job. (but) __________________________________________________
2. Sarah is very shy. She is sweet and a good friend (on the other hand). ____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Learning a foreign language is hard. It is rewarding in the end (although)
____________________________________________________________________________________
4. I hate rainy days. I know water is necessary for us and the environment. (however)
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. I’m tired of trying over and over again. I’m sure persistence pays off.
o (although) ___________________________________________________________________________
o (however) ___________________________________________________________________________
o ( on the other hand) ___________________________________________________________________
4. TRANSLATE INTO ENGLISH.
1. Aunque mi casa está lejos de la ciudad, yo me siento muy a gusto en ella.
____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Al contrario que mis amigos, a mí me gusta pasear y leer poesía.
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. Tengo ganas de ir al extranjero, pero por otra parte, tengo miedo de no entender a la gente ____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Ramón es muy inteligente; sin embargo, es muy vago.
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. No iré a la fiesta aunque insistas.
__________________________________________________________________________________
6. Al contrario de mucha gente, yo no me enfado si no me llaman en mi cumpleaños
____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Me encanta jugar al fútbol, pero por otra parte, nunca estoy en el primer equipo
____________________________________________________________________________________
8. Nunca he sido una persona celosa; sin embargo tú te pones celosa cada vez que una chica me habla ____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Tú me escuchas siempre y, sin embargo, nunca me entiendes.
____________________________________________________________________________________
10. Aunque me encantan la gente famosa, nunca me casaría con uno de ellos. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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