Discourse markers, lecture organization, tone cues, and note-taking tactics for lectures and conversations.
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35 basic cards for ESL Proficiency TOEFL/IELTS. It opens with "What does 'however' signal in a lecture?" and "When a speaker says 'in other words,' what are they doing?". More Test Prep decks are listed below.
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- What does 'however' signal in a lecture?
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A contrast or exception to a previous idea- When a speaker says 'in other words,' what are they doing?
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Restating or clarifying the previous point- What does 'furthermore' indicate?
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Additional supporting information- When you hear 'on the other hand,' what should you expect?
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An alternative or opposing viewpoint- What does 'in conclusion' signal?
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The speaker is summarizing main ideas- When a speaker says 'for example,' what follows?
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A specific instance that illustrates a general point- What does 'in contrast' indicate?
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A comparison showing differences between ideas- When you hear 'as a result,' what relationship is the speaker showing?
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Cause and effect- What does 'meanwhile' suggest about two events?
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They are happening at the same time- When a speaker says 'to summarize,' what are they doing?
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Reviewing the key points covered- What does 'similarly' indicate?
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Comparison showing how two things are alike- When you hear 'let me elaborate,' what should you prepare for?
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More detailed explanation of a point- What do you note when a speaker says 'There are three main points'?
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The number and structure of ideas coming- What does 'first of all' signal?
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The beginning of a list or sequence- When a speaker says 'next,' what should you write?
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The second or subsequent idea in a series
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