Grammar Topics
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Coordinating Conjunctions (and, but, or)
FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so — the conjunctions that join equal grammatical elements.
Subordinating Conjunctions (because, so, when, before, after)
Conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses: because, although, when, while, before, after, until, unless.
Discourse Markers (Contrast, Addition, Result)
Linkers that organise ideas: however, nevertheless, moreover, furthermore, therefore, consequently.
Punctuation as Grammar
How punctuation marks affect meaning and structure: semicolons, colons, dashes, and comma splices.
Advanced Discourse Markers
Sophisticated linking language for formal writing: albeit, notwithstanding, in light of, to this end, by contrast.
Complex Connectors and Cohesion Devices
Advanced cohesive devices: reference chains, lexical cohesion, substitution, ellipsis across sentences.
Register and Formality
How grammar choices differ across formal, neutral, and informal registers — and how to shift between them.
Advanced Discourse and Coherence (Thematic Organization)
Thematic progression, information structure, given-new framework, and discourse coherence strategies.
Metadiscourse Markers
Language that organises and comments on the text itself: firstly, in other words, to summarise, it should be noted.
Advanced Stylistics and Register
Stylistic choices that define writing quality: sentence rhythm, lexical density, hedging, and tone management.
Pragmatics (Speech Acts, Implicature, Politeness Strategies)
How language functions beyond literal meaning: speech acts, Gricean maxims, face-saving strategies.