Discourse Markers

We use discourse markers to change and control the flow of conversation. Knowing
how to use them properly and effectively is one of the ways to improve your
Speaking skills, so try to incorporate these in your speaking.

Adding extra information: Sequencing Cause and Effect Expressing Opinions

> In Addition, Additionally > Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly… > Therefore, Hence, Thus > In my opinion,
> Moreover, Furthermore > First of all, First and Foremost > As a result > I would like to say that..
> What is more is that…. > To begin with…. > Consequently > Well, I prefer this/that
> To add another point…. > Afterwards, After this… > So we/I found out that .. > I feel that……
> I would like to add that…. > Then , Next > So this … / Due to this … > I strongly believe ….
> Also, And > Subsequently > Because of this. ..… > I stand against / disagree….
> Anyway… > Eventually > I am indifferent regarding this issue…
> As for this/that…. > Meanwhile, At the same time.. > I don't have a strong opinion about this but…
> Later on > People feel…
> Finally, Lastly > Some state that..

Emphasis and conclusions Comparisons and Contrasts Comparing Similarities: Using Filler Language:

> In conclusion, > But, However, Although > Similarly > Well…to be fair…
> To wrap it up, I'd like to say > Whereas, While > Likewise > Umm…I feel that
> To sum up > Despite this, In spite of this, > What's common/similar is…. > Hmm…this is a difficult question/issue -
> To summarize > On one hand - On the other hand > In the same way… give me a moment
> To end…. > On the contrary
> In short… > In contrast
> Finally > Nonetheless, Nevertheless,
> Instead of …..
> Alternatively

Giving Examples: Generalizing For indicating time Controlling Conversations

> For example > In general, Generally > In the past… > What I mean to say is that..
> Let me illustrate an example > In most cases > Once upon a time… > well to get back to the point..
> To illustrate > As a whole… > Not so long ago… > To come back to the main point…
> In other words > As a general rule.. > Recently…, These days, Nowadays > Let me reiterate / rephrase..
> Namely > Broadly speaking > Since… > Basically …*open a topic*
> In future…

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