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Linking words connect ideas across sentences to show contrast (however), result (therefore), addition (moreover), or reason (because of). They usually start a new sentence and are followed by a comma.
However the weather was bad, we went out.
Although the weather was bad, we went out. — Use "although," not "however," to join a contrast within one sentence.
It was raining, however we stayed inside.
It was raining. However, we stayed inside. — Start a new sentence with "however," don't join two clauses with a comma.
He didn't study. Therefore, he failed the test.
Although it was expensive, we bought it.