What we learnt about some DISCOURSE MARKERS
1. Despite = In spite of
There are three possible combinations
Despite the fact that
In spite of the fact that
Despite + gerund
In spite of + gerund
Despite + noun
In spite of + noun
2. While is normally used to talk about simultaneous actions. It can also be used to show CONTRAST. In the case of the second situation, while means the same as whereas.
3. Though = although = even though
Only "though" can be used at the end of the sentence.
The three of them can be used at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence
Wanna get some examples? Try this website http://www.natcorp.ox.ac.uk/
The big question is how do you feel about using discourse markers and what strategies can be used to really learn them?
Learning them is a plus
The stuff about knowing the difference between discourse markers with similar meanings is important
How they are used vary from context to context and from English user to user.
A good way to learn them is paying attention to how people use them and trying to imitating it. But remember, use other speakers as models, but don’t try to be a copycat.
You shouldn’t worry about trying to learn all of them: take one of them at random and try to fit it in a sentence. (at random = in an aleatory manner)
Now watch this short video that talks about a world famous dancer and choreographer Gillian Lynne. What do you think might have happened to her if she had not met that particular specialist?
Complete the last sentence of the video:
Somebody else might …... ….... her medication and ….. her to calm down
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