Unit 09
B1
Despite / In spite of
 Despite/ in spite of are used to introduce a fact that is in sharp contrast with another fact.
Despite
In spite of
 Both are similar to: though, even though or although.
 Both mean: to not be influenced by someone/something.
 Both are prepositions.
The structure
 Despite + noun.
 Despite + gerund(noun+ing)
 In spite of + noun.
 In spite of + gerund(noun+ing)
Examples
 Despite all her faults and lies, everybody loves
her.
 Despite having a lot free time, I do not go to the
gym.
 In spite of her faults, everybody loves her.
 In spite of having a lot of free time, I do not go
to the gym.