Signposting Expressions

An example of a signposting expression related to summarizing is:

• Why is this important?

• That's all I have to say about...

• I'd like now to recap...

• In other words...

An example of a signposting expression when moving to a new topic is:

• We've looked at...

• To illustrate this point...

• To put it more simply...

• I'd like to discuss now...

An example of a signposting expression related to sequencing information is:

• My topic today is...

• What does this mean for...?

• First of all...

• For example...

Signposting expressions indicating contrast are:

• On the contrary, on the other hand...

• In conclusion, to put it on a nutshell...

• Basically...

• A good example of this is...

Two expressions to indicate additional reasons are:

• I'm going to divide this talk into four parts...

• The significance of this is...

• Before that, the second...

• Not only because, but because...

The following signposting expression helps the speaker to expand on a point:

• Now...

• Talking about that...

• I mean...

• So much for...

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• A good example of this is...

• So...

• As I said...

• To make myself clear...

Falling intonation indicates from the speaker:

• More is to come

• Intervention is over

• Clarification is needed

• None of the previous choices