1) What does Michael find when he reads what he has written? 2) According to the teacher, what contributes to the smoothness of the language in the sample? 3) How does the subordinate clause “Though...” in the last sentence of the sample help improve coherence of the language? 4) How many types of transitional devices are mentioned in the talk? What are they? 5) What does the teacher think is the best way to make language smooth in English writing at the end of the talk?