9. Dicorse markers

Well

The speaker is aware they are changing the direction of the conversation in some way (not giving the expected 'yes' answer)

Right

Organise what is happening. Ok.

Ok

Organise what is happening. Right

Now

Organise different stages of a conversation. So, Good, Well then.

So

Organise different stages of a conversation. Now, Good, Well then.

Good

Organise different stages of a conversation. Now, So, Well then.

Well then

Organise different stages of a conversation. Now, So, Good.

Now then

Said by sb in control of the conversation (eg: a teacher)

Fine

Often used to close conversation. Great.

Great

Often used to close conversation. Fine

So, where was I?

Often used after an interruption / to come back to the main topic / story

Mind you

An afterthought; however; used when you want to make what you have just said sound less strong

Let me see

A hesitation - gaining time. You know, sort of…

You know, sort of…

A hesitation - gaining time. Let me see.

Listen

Introduce a suggestion / an important point. Look.

Look

Introduce a suggestion / an important point. Listen.

Hang on

Prevent an interruption. Hold on.

Hold on

Prevent an interruption. Hang on.

You see

Explaining

Kind of

Not sure of the best way to say sth. Like.

Like

Not sure of the best way to say sth. Kind of.

Anyway

Change the topic / close the topic

Still

Contrast 2 ideas / points. On the other hand.

On the other hand

Contrast 2 ideas / points. Still.

I mean

Make clear what you mean