| Discourse markers are words and phrases that link ideas together and make what you say more coherent. They cover a variety of functions: giving reasons, examples, introducing contrasts, etc. Try to use a variety of them to connect your ideas. For example, for adding information, you can use simple everyday markers like and, as well, too, but also more lexically complex ones like In addition, I would also add, etc. |
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05. Look back at the candidates' answers in exercise 4. They use common everyday discourse markers. Find examples for each of the categories below.
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Adding detail to the previous point:
Introducing a contrasting idea:
Giving a reason or explanation:
Giving an example or clarification:
Introducing an opinion:
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06. Look at the first part of this answer to a Part 1 question. Then listen to four different ways to continue the answer and complete the table with words from the box.
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How do you like to relax?
If I had to choose, I'd say that I most like to sink into the sofa, put my feet up and lose myself in a good movie. |
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A. Giving a reason for the previous point
B. Giving an example related to the previous point
C. Adding detail to the previous point
D. Introducing an idea that contrasts with the previous point
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Discourse marker used to extend answer
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07. Look at the first part of an answer to the examiner's question and think of how you could develop it with a) a reason, b) an example, c) an additional detail and d) a contrast. Use the discourse marker given.
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How important is it for you to eat healthily?
It's something I really want to do more of, as I really value my health, and I'm pretty sure I don't do it often enough.
a. (reason) The thing is, ...
b. (example) For instance, ...
c. (additional detail) I would add that ...
d. (contrast) Having said that, ...
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