067. Discourse Markers In Spoken English

used to express contemplation, or fill the gaps in communciation

used to show one's agreement

a word that means we agree or something is fine

used to initiate a statement, provide context, or transition between ideas in speech

used to draw attention to what someone wants to say

used to draw attention to what follows and ensure that the listener considers this new information

used to ask someone to listen carefully or pay close attention to what one is going to say

used to draw attention to something, alert someone to a situation, or emphasize a point

used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

in some ways or to some degree

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

despite what has been said or done

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

used in speech to provide emphasis, or to signal a pause in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts