English File advanced discourse makers 2

______, I think the company should invest in new machinery to update the factory.

• In conclusion

• As far as

_____, Sam and Ella aren't very well-off because they're both unemployed.

• Basically

• At least

Ask your boss if you can take a day off. ______he can't say no.

• In other words

• I mean

I don't feel like cooking tonight. ______there's nothing in the fridge.

• Besides

• On the whole

______, I'm going to study Maths because there's nothing else I'm good at.

• Obviously

• Ragarding

I've read all the applications and _______, I think Adam is the best candidate for this position.

• by the way

• all in all

You might want tot dress up for the dinner. _______, everyone will be wearing a suit.

• After all

• To sum up

_______before I got cut off, we need to make a decision.

• As I was saying

• Talking of

_____, we recommend accepting the pay deal in case management decide to withdraw the offer.

• To sum up

• As regards

You'll need a jacket, ____you might get cold.

• That is

• otherwise