English grammar
First of all, also/what's more, lastly
Give a short speech, in order, using first of all, also and lastly.
From the scene Dear bride and groom
In short
Order a short speech with first of all, also or what's more, and lastly, each followed by a comma.
Your turn
Which one goes with adding another point?
Options: also / what's more · first of all · lastly
Show answer
adding another point → also / what's more
How it works
These connectors put a short speech in order: first of all to open, also or what's more to add a point, and lastly to close.
Good to know
In a speech they usually go at the start of the sentence, followed by a comma.
opening a speech first of all
Javi
First of all, thank you for asking me to be best man.
En primer lugar, gracias por invitarme a ser el padrino.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank), thank you for asking me to be best man.
Options: What's more · Lastly · First of all
Show answer
Javi
First of all, thank you for asking me to be best man.
En primer lugar, gracias por invitarme a ser el padrino.
adding another point also / what's more
Javi
Also, I want to tell you how he fell in love with her.
Además, quiero contar cómo se enamoró de ella.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank), I want to tell you how he fell in love with her.
Options: First of all · Lastly · Also
Show answer
Javi
Also, I want to tell you how he fell in love with her.
Además, quiero contar cómo se enamoró de ella.
closing a speech lastly
Javi
Lastly, I want to say that you’re a perfect couple.
Por último, quiero decir que son una pareja perfecta.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank), I want to say that you’re a perfect couple.
Options: First of all · Also · Lastly
Show answer
Javi
Lastly, I want to say that you’re a perfect couple.
Por último, quiero decir que son una pareja perfecta.
a formal way to open a toast dear bride and groom
Javi
Dear bride and groom, may I say a few words?
Queridos novios, ¿puedo decir unas palabras?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank), may I say a few words?
Options: First of all · What's more · Dear bride and groom
Show answer
Javi
Dear bride and groom, may I say a few words?
Queridos novios, ¿puedo decir unas palabras?
Common mistake
Not First of all or Lastly here. His second point.
Also, I want to tell you how he fell in love with her.
Además, quiero contar cómo se enamoró de ella.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| opening a speech | first of all |
|---|---|
| adding another point | also / what's more |
| closing a speech | lastly |
| a formal way to open a toast | dear bride and groom |
More lines from the story
- JaviYou’re right. Everyone knows it already. Doña Elena made sure of that!Tienes razón. Todos la conocen ya. ¡Doña Elena se encargó de eso!
- JaviAnd lastly, for real... sorry about the rings in the cake!Y por último, de verdad... ¡perdón por los anillos en la tarta!