Question

What are some good transitional words to use in the beginning of a paragraph?

Not first, next, then, or finally.

Answer 1

On the other hand
In addition
As a matter of fact
To state
On the contrast
For example

Answer 2

Depends on what you're writing about. In English you could use He or She or whatever your subject may be. You could use Suddenly, after ____, or something to begin a new line.