| Element | FORM/USE: ORGANISING, ADDING |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DISCOURSE MARKERS |
| SubCat | discourse markers in writing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use a range of words and phrases as discourse markers to add information. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Moreover the health of our staff and customers is essential. (Switzerland; B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; German; Pass) In addition it is wonderful to see the prize that the winner gets at the end, sometimes it is money or a nice holiday. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2006; French; Pass) Besides, you're 18 years old and you aren't a baby. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Italian; Pass) What is more, you could go to "Estadio Centerano" to watch football matches and to Maroias to go horseriding. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; ; Pass) Furthermore, I think that you should do some small exercises during your break, for example you could go running in the morning and evening. (Russia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Russian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | Note that there are 54 instances of items such as 'moreover', 'in addition' and 'besides' at A2; they are mostly from Romance languages, especially French learners. At B1, the frequency is 1,500 and across a wider L1 range. |
