Despite I didn't like the film, I went to see it.
WRONG
Despite the fact that I didn't like the film, I went to see it.
I spend a lot of time studying grammar. I still make mistakes. (though)
Though I spend a lot of time studying grammar, I still make mistakes.
American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, _________ Japanese cars are popular in the USA.
although
He's an excellent manager. He can be a bit scary to work for. (although)
He's an excellent manager, although he can be a bit scary to work for.
I missed the train. Although, I arrived on time.
WRONG:
I missed the train. However, I arrived on time.
I agree that English is important. I think students need to learn several languages. (while)
While I agree that English is important, I think students need to learn several languages.
He's very charming. I wouldn't trust him at all.(however)
He's very charming; however, I wouldn't trust him at all.
Commuting to work is tiring. Yet, I wouldn't like to work from home.
CORRECT
Learning a language is difficult. It doesn't matter which method you choose. (whichever)
Whichever method you choose, learning a language is difficult.
We went out ________ the rain.
in spite of / despite
They tried hard. They couldn't persuade him to give up his work. (hard as)
Hard as they tried, they couldn't persuade him to give up his work.
WHILE / WHICHEVER people continue to use English to communicate on the internet, they can't really use it correctly.
While
My GP has no appointments though I will have to wait.
WRONG:
My GP has no appointments so I will have to wait.
It may seem strange. I find it hard to remember facts and figures. (strange as)
Strange as it may seem, I find it hard to remember facts and figures.
I really want the car, _________ much it costs.
however
I understand how difficult the situation is. I'm afraid I can't help. (while)
While I understand how difficult the situation is, I'm afraid I can't help.
There are not many environmental laws. The government, however, is working on new policies.
CORRECT
I enjoy traveling. I don't get the opportunity very often. (despite)
Despite the fact that I enjoy traveling, I don't get the opportunity very often.
She went to Spain __________ that her doctor had told her to rest.
despite the fact
I spend too much time on the internet. I know that it's bad for me.
(despite)
Despite knowing that it's bad for me, I spend too much time on the internet.