Sentence connectors are words or expressions that link ideas across sentences or clauses and help structure longer texts. Unlike conjunctions, sentence connectors often function as adverbials and usually occupy the first position in a clause, which causes verb-second word order. They express logical relations such as cause, contrast, consequence, or sequence and are essential for coherent writing and speaking.
In this guide, you will learn:
what sentence connectors are and how they differ from conjunctions
how sentence connectors affect verb position (V2)
common types of connectors and the relations they express
frequent learner mistakes with word order and punctuation
This guide helps English-speaking learners understand sentence connectors as discourse tools that organize information clearly and logically in German.