4. Use of Discourse Markers DM.

A Discourse Makers is a word or phrase that functions primarily as a structuring unit of spoken language . To the listener , a DM signals the speaker's intention to make a boundary in discourse  .
Some commonly used discourse markers are: 

•  At present                     Download audio lesson
  

What are you doing now?
At present, I'm working at United English World as a phonetics teacher .

• Actually 

Sir, I heard that phonetics course is very difficult . Is it right?
Oh! No, actually, it's a very interesting course.

• Anyway 

Sir, some one is waiting for you.
Anyway, let him come here.

• Basically 

Sir, how can I improve my pronunciation?
Thank you very much for your question. Basically, it depends on practice. You have to listen a lot .

• By the way 

Sir, I am an employee, It is not possible for me to attend the classes 3 days in a week.
By the way, you can join our Friday's only classes.

• Certainly

What about you bother ?
Currently, he is working in Bangladesh Bank.

• m.........I mean 

We will teach you phonetics.
Phonetics, m.....I mean correct pronunciation?
Yes, that 's right.

• I think 

I would like to go tonight.
I think it will be better if you go tomorrow .

• I guess

Mum, what time is it?
I guess, it's 11:30.Let me check please .

• Let me see

What is her number?
Let me see, I have it here somewhere.............
 
Firstly ......................
Secondly,.....................
Thirdly,................
Then , .....................
After that , ...................
Last but not the least,........................
And finally,..........................
 
Sir, what's the benefit of this phonetics course?
There are many benefits:
 
Firstly, it will help you communicate better with English speaking people .
Secondly , you will be able to learn the correct pronunciation lo fall the English words.
Thirdly, your speaking style will be like native speakers.
Then , you will be smarter than before.
After that , you will achieve the capability to take English proficiency tests like IELTS, TOEFL and will be confident enough to face any type of interviews .
Last but not the least ,proper knowledge o phonetics will help you to lead your contemporaries .
Finally , knowledge of phonetics will add extraordinary  artistic flavor to your personality

• You know that

How was your exam ?
You know that I was ill but I tried my best.

• Really 

How is their service?
Really , it is very good .

• Now

Already you have learnt a lot of things . 
Now, you have to practice.

• OK

Sir I have finished my homework.
OK, I will check it .
Sir , it's wrong, he has given you false information
Ok, now I have understood.

• So 

Sir everything is okay.
So, we should start now.

• Well

Now I would like to request our honorable member to deliver his important speech.
Well, thank you very much, I am............
I am sorry for my ignorance . Actually, I am not a good speaker but I will try my best to say something .

• Oh heavens! I have forgotten 

What time is it ?
Ten thirty.
Oh heavens ! I have forgotten, I have to go to the library.




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