DM Lesson 3: Adding - And, As well as, Also & Too
DISCOURSE MANAGEMENT
6/23/2026
Adding connectors help us introduce extra information, supporting points, or additional details.
Today's connectors:
And = adds another idea
As well as = adds additional information
Also = adds another point
Too = means "also" and usually comes at the end of a sentence
Warm-up
Answer using full sentences.
What do you usually do after work or school?
What hobbies do you enjoy?
What languages would you like to learn?
What technology do you use every day?
What are some of your goals this year?
Target Language
And
Use and to connect two similar ideas.
Structure
Idea + and + Idea
Examples
I speak English and Spanish.
She works in marketing and studies business.
We visited the museum and explored the city.
He enjoys reading and writing.
They bought a house and renovated it.
As well as
Use as well as to add extra information.
Structure
Idea + as well as + Idea
Examples
She speaks English as well as French.
The company offers training as well as mentoring.
He enjoys football as well as tennis.
We visited Madrid as well as Barcelona.
They improved sales as well as customer satisfaction.
Also
Use also to add another point.
Structure
Subject + also + verb
Examples
I also enjoy travelling.
She also works remotely.
We also offer online classes.
He also speaks Italian.
They also invested in new technology.
Too
Use too to add information at the end of a sentence.
Structure
Idea + too
Examples
I enjoy travelling too.
She works remotely too.
We offer online classes too.
He speaks Italian too.
They invested in new technology too.
Same Idea, Different Structure
And
I enjoy reading and writing.
As well as
I enjoy reading as well as writing.
Also
I enjoy reading. I also enjoy writing.
Too
I enjoy reading. I enjoy writing too.
Activation
Rewrite using as well as.
She speaks English and German.
The company provides training and coaching.
He enjoys swimming and cycling.
We visited Rome and Florence.
They improved quality and efficiency.
Rewrite using also.
I speak English. I speak Spanish.
She works from home. She studies online.
We sell laptops. We sell tablets.
He plays football. He plays tennis.
They offer group classes. They offer private classes.
Rewrite using too.
I enjoy travelling. My brother enjoys travelling.
She works remotely. Her manager works remotely.
We studied English. Our friends studied English.
He likes coffee. I like coffee.
They attended the meeting. We attended the meeting.
Practice
Choose and, as well as, also, or too.
She speaks English ______ French.
I enjoy reading. I enjoy writing ______.
The company ______ provides online support.
We visited Paris ______ London.
He plays basketball ______ football.
They offer group lessons ______ private lessons.
She is a teacher. She is ______ a trainer.
I watched the film and my friend watched it ______.
Language Support
And
I like ... and ...
I usually ... and ...
Both ... and ...
As well as
... as well as ...
In addition to ..., ...
Not only ... but also ...
Also
I also ...
We also ...
They also ...
Too
... too.
Me too.
I would like to ... too.
Personal Questions
Try to use and, as well as, also, and too in your answers.
What activities would be part of your ideal weekend?
What skills do you think every professional should have?
What would you take with you on a long trip?
Which websites, apps, or platforms do you use most often?
What subjects would you study if you returned to university?
What qualities do you value in a manager or leader?
What would you like to improve about your daily routine?
What experiences would you like to have in the next five years?
What are some advantages of living in your current city or town?
What personal or professional goals are most important to you right now?