Phrases to use in resume and rendering Presenting the article: The article entitled… is about… The subject matter of the article is… The author raises/ deals with/ dwells on/ touches upon the problem of… Presenting and developing ideas: Beginning To begin with In the beginning, it can be said that First of all I’d like to (describe/ mention/ draw your attention to the fact/ say a few words about/ emphasize the fact that) Introducing ideas As a matter of fact Speaking about…/ talking of.. As for… As far as something is concerned Actually It goes without saying that It’s worth mentioning that Needless to say Obviously/ certainly/ for sure Undoubtedly Naturally Listing ideas Firstly, secondly, thirdly Moreover/ besides/ to add to this/ apart from this/ more than that Contrasting and comparing ideas On the one hand, on the other hand On the contrary By contrast However/ nevertheless Despite this (in spite of this) Unlike this Sub-conclusions and conclusions Consequently As a result So To sum it up In conclusion, it can be said that To crown it all In other words Generally speaking In general On the whole Giving opinions I am convinced/ sure/ positive that I strongly believe that I have absolutely no doubt that In my opinion As far as I am concerned I tend to think that From my point of view As for me I can’t help feeling I really admire/ appreciate/ support smb /smth I feel disgusted by…/ I disapprove of this
