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Lesson Plan April 10, 2026

Topic: Link Words

In this lesson we will learning about connecting parts of sentences together.

There are a variety of link words in English: both … and, either … or, neither … nor, not only … but also, so … that

Section A

You can use these phrases with adjectives to describe people or things.

• She was both athletic and musical.

• The movie was neither original nor interesting.

You use either … or when there is a choice.

• You can either have ice cream or fruit for dessert.

• You can either buy it in a bookshop or online.

You use not only … but also to describe two important things about a person or thing.

• The chicken was not only cold but it also tasted strange.

• He’s not only a famous singer but he’s also directed five movies.

You can also use so + (adjective / adverb) + that as a way of describing people or things.

• The exam was so easy that I finished it in less than thirty minutes.

• She ran so quickly that I couldn’t catch her.

You can also use this phrase without that.

• The train was so slow, I was late for school.

  • The train was so slow that I was late for school.

Lesson Notes

Words & Phrases

• Fall off (phrase) We use fall off when something separates from a surface or a specific place (like a branch, a table, or a bike).

  • The wind is blowing hard, and the pink petals are falling off the cherry tree.

• Fall down (phrase) We use fall down when something that was standing upright collapses or drops to the ground.

  • The old cherry tree is very weak. I am afraid it will fall down during the storm.

• My azalea blew over. It's been so windy this week, that it's fallen over several times. (= the wind caused it to topple over)

• I used to suck the nectar from azaleas when I was a child, did you ever do that?

Appropriate Language

• A muffler is typically a thick, smaller, and functional winter accessory designed for warmth (often wool or fleece)

• A scarf is a broader term covering both lightweight fashionable items and heavier neck wraps

Link Words

• "The bag was so heavy that I could carry it.”

  • The Fix: "The bag was so heavy that I couldn't carry it.”

  • Why? If a bag is "so heavy," it usually means you are unable to carry it.

• "I would like to study either medicine and law."

  • The Fix: "I would like to study either medicine or law."

  • Why? The word “either” must always be paired with “or”.

  • If you want to use "and," you should say "I want to study both medicine and law."

• "Travel around my city is neither quick or easy."

  • The Fix: "Travel around my city is neither quick nor easy."

  • Why? The word “neither” must always be paired with “nor”. It is a common mistake even for native speakers, but "neither/nor" is the correct grammatical rule.

• “Both A and B” (It gives equal importance to both A and B)

  • The hotel was both clean and cheap.

  • The chef prepared a meal that was both healthy and delicious.

• Not only A but also B (It suggests that while A is expected or already known, B is an extra, surprising, or more important addition.)

  • The hotel was not only clean but also cheap.

  • The chef prepared a meal that was not only healthy but also delicious.