Level B2 (approx. band 5.5-6.5) · Academic and General Training Many learners are told: "Use linking words." So they put one at the start of almost every sentence: "Firstly... Moreover... Furthermore... In this episode: • Coherence and cohesion • The problem with mechanical linkers • Referencing: this, these, it, such • Substitution and logical order • Model • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • coherence is logical order; cohesion is the links between sentences. • use a linker only when it adds meaning, and make sure it is the right one. • "this" or "these" plus a summary noun is a powerful, natural link. • substitute repeated words, and move from old information to new. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.