| Element | FORM/USE: ORGANISING, MARKING NEW KNOWLEDGE, INFORMAL |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DISCOURSE MARKERS |
| SubCat | discourse markers in writing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use 'you see', 'the thing is' as discourse markers to mark new knowledge, usually in informal contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | You see, in the park, you can enjoy fresh air. (Vietnam; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass) The thing is, if I could move I'd go to the countryside. (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2010; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
