Discourse Markers: English
Vivian Williamson
Created on July 30, 2023
Presentation on how to use discourse markers in casual conversation.
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Transcript
What are discourse markers?
Right, so, like...
you know
So
Right
Yeah
Really
Anyway
So, what are discourse markers?To get started, let’s talk about what they do.
- start a new part of a conversation
- switch between topics
Transitions
so, right, okay, anyway, well
Bianca: Hey, Anna, how are you?Anna: I'm good. Tired, but good.Bianca: I understand. Busy weekend?Anna: Yeah, so I need your advice.Bianca: Sure, I'm all ears.
Transitions
so, right, okay, anyway, well
So, I've got a question for you...So, I was wondering...
Transitions
so, right, okay, anyway, well
Well, I've got to go, but it was nice to meet you.Anyway, I've got to go, but it was nice to meet you.
- Soften the ending of a conversation
Transitions
so, right, okay, anyway, well
right, uh-huh, really, okay, totally
Listening
- Encourages other person to continue speaking
Dialogue Practice
Anna:: So, I was planning on going to the office holiday party on Friday,Bianca: Right.Anna: Except, I forgot that I made plans to celebrate my sister's birthday because she's out of town next weekend and I don't know what to do. Bianca: I mean... it kind of sounds like you should have dinner with your sister.Anna: Yeah, you're right. Thanks.
How'd you do?
Anna:: So, I was planning on going to the office holiday party on Friday,Bianca: Right.Anna: Except, I forgot that I made plans to celebrate my sister's birthday because she's out of town next weekend, and I don't know what to do. Bianca: I mean... it kind of sounds like you should have dinner with your sister.Anna: Yeah, you're right. Thanks.
Practice using one or two of the one'oness from today when you speak.
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