Is nuclear energy the future of power? Or should we be concentrating on other energy sources to make our world safer?
Nuclear energy is a controversial topic. Some countries are embracing nuclear energy as a low emission and reliable way to power cities. Others fear the risk of accidents and the expense of setting up power plants.
Today, I want to discuss nuclear energy and the future of power. In order to talk about this topic, and similar topics, we need to understand and know how to use coordinating conjunctions.
Coordinating conjunctions are incredibly important in English. They connect words, phrases, or sentence clauses that are of equal importance. Iโve already used about 5 or 6 coordinating conjunctions in this episodeโฆ they are super common
Letโs practice this grammar and discuss nuclear energy in todayโs episode of Thinking in English Grammar!
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Today I’ve introduced you all to the main coordinating conjunctions in English
For. And. Nor. But. Or. Yet. So.
After explaining how to use these conjunctions, I tried to demonstrate the grammar in a discussion of nuclear energy and the future of power.
Now you have listened to this episode and this grammar lesson, let’s practice your English. Why not answer the following question in the comments? I think you can [00:15:00] answer on Patreon, on Spotify, on my blog on Discord, and try and use the grammar that you’ve learned today.
Would you prefer your country to focus on nuclear power or renewable energy?
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