Why 'Besides' is a Bad Linking Word on IELTS

Why 'Besides' is a Bad Linking Word on IELTS

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The video tutorial discusses the informal use of the word 'besides', highlighting its common misuse in place of 'in addition' in writing. It explains that 'besides' is more suitable for adding ideas as afterthoughts in speech rather than formal writing. The tutorial advises against using 'besides' in essays and suggests alternatives like 'in addition', 'moreover', and 'furthermore' for formal contexts.

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