Connectors that express concession

 But - although- though- even though- in spite of – despite- yet- nevertheless- however-

Although I tried to concentrate on my studies, I couldn’t help feeling lonely.

They aren’t studying  Business as I am , but we share other common interests.

Despite his Indian accent, Billy was able to convey his message.

I love  Australia, nevertheless I sometimes feel homesick.

We can express concession using a number of conjunctional phrases: although, even though, though, despite, in spite of.

although / eventhough /although   + Subject + verb..........

Examples: Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday

𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 /𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡  𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑒 + A Noun phrase or a Gerund.

Examples:

In spite of being ill, she went to school. 

Despite her illness, she went to school.

𝑑𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑡he 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑡hat

𝑖𝑛 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡he 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑡hat + Subject + verb…

Examples: we enjoyed our holiday despite the fact that it rained a lot

« Providing that / as long as ( Express : condition) »

Providing that = as long as = but only if = if

Providing that= provided that

As long as = so long

The rule : providing that/as long as + présent simple = future simple .

Eg : providing that you work hard , you will succeed.