The restaurant was very overpriced and we had to wait ages for a table. ..., I'd still recommend it.
Even so
In view of this
There's no point trying to persuade him to do the sensible thing; he won't listen. ..., we've decided to let him make his own mistakes.
Despite this
For this reason
We increased the prices. The sales have fallen. (result)
We increased the prices. As a result, the sales have fallen. / As a result of increasing (the) prices, (the) sales have fallen.
The arts students have very few morning lectures. The science students have many. (contrast)
The arts students have very few morning lectures. In contrast, the science students have many.
My parents like to holiday in the city. My grandparents prefer the beach. (while)
While my parents like to holiday in the city, my grandparents prefer the beach.
He got home. He immediately noticed the broken window. (sooner)
No sooner had he got home than he noticed the broken window.
We had a lot of problems on the journey. It was a complete nightmare. (words)
We had a lot of problems on the journey. In other words, it was a complete nightmare.
... many residents are happy with the standard of maintenance in the complex, others feel it is poor, given the high service charges.
Although
Far
Despite
In addition
... from allowing the experience to put him off kite surfing, it actually made him more determined to succeed.
Although
Despite
Addition
Far
Expanding on answers at an interview demonstrates good subject knowledge in ... to giving the speaker confidence.
not this one
nah ah
nope
addition
The participants in the experiment actually put on weight, ... the fact that they were doing more exercise.
despite
provided
considering
whilst
The new electric car is expected to go into production soon, ... that any design faults are rectified quickly.
provided
in spite
whilst
considering
Being able to hold down a demanding full-time job ... also studying is a combination that few achieve without some difficulty.
what is "whilst"
whilst
considering
provided
She did extremely well in her first professional game, especially ... how nervous she had been beforehand.
provided
considering
how
giver
