Signposting Examples
Purpose
Introducing the topic of the lecture
Giới thiệu chủ đề của bài thuyết trình
Explaining the lecture structure
(sections / subtopics)
Dẫn dắt vào các ý nhỏ
Introducing the first section / subtopic  
or first of a list of points
Giới thiệu để dắt vào các mục/ý
Finishing a section
Kết thúc các mục / review các ý
Starting a new section
Chuyển sang ý tiếp theo
To signal the end of the talk / Summing
up
Kết luận
LANGUAGE FOR SPEAKING-
Some phrases for use in discussions
Giving an opinion
I think (that)...
I feel that....
As far as I ' m concerned.......
In my view......
In terms of my experience...
In my opinion...
I feel that...
I believe that
Signpost Language
 Today we are going to talk about…
 The topic of today’s lecture is…
 This morning we are going to take a look at…
 Today I’ll be talking about / discussing...
 What I’m going to be talking about today is…
 The purpose of today’s lecture is…
 The subject/topic of my talk is ...
 In today’s lecture I’m going to cover three points.
 I’m going to divide this talk into three parts.
 First we’ll look at….. Then we’ll go on to … And finally
I’ll…
 Let’s start by talking about...
To begin,…
 Firstly,…
 I’ll start with,…
 The first advantage / reason / cause etc. is...
 We've looked at...
 I’ve talked about….
 Let’s move on to…
 Now, let’s turn to…
 And I’d now like to talk about…
 The next / second …
 I'd like now to discuss...
 The next issue/topic/area I’d like to focus on …
 To sum up, …
 So it is clear from what we have discussed today that…
 I'd like now to recap...
 Let's summarise briefly what we've looked at... 
 In conclusion, …
 To summarise, …
 In summary, …
 Overall, …
 The three main points are … 
Agreeing
Yes. right
Yes, that's right
That's what I think, (too)
I think so too,
Exactly
Absolutely
Polite disagreement
Yes, b u t . . .
Don't you think that... ?
(Sorry) I don't really agree.
 It seems to me that... I c a n ' t really agree. (+ reason)
I would argue that... That's not really the point/the
I do not believe that... problem/theissue(+reason)
I do not agree t h a t . . . I ' m not sure I agree with that.
Giving reasons That's an interesting point, but..
Because... When you want to persuade someone:
I think ... is right, because... You must admit that ________
That's w h y . . . . Do you really believe that _______
Asking for an opinion Dom’t you think that _________
Do you think (that)... Don’t you agree that __________
What do you think/feel (about)
What/how about you?
What's your view?

LANGUAGE FOR SPEAKING

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Asking for clarification Giving clarification
I’m sorry, I don't quite follow/understand ., Could I explain that a bit more.
So, are you saying that... ? Perhaps I should clarify that.
Do you mean that...? What I'm trying to say is...
Could you explain that a bit more? I’m trying to show that...
Could you clarify your point about....?

Highlighting a point In constrast Adding a similar point consequence

However, …
Importantly, … Rather, … Similarly, … Therefore, …
Likewise, … Subsequently, …
Indeed, … In contrast, …
Again, … Hence …
In fact, … Conversely, … Also, … Consequently, …
More importantly, … On one hand, … Accordingly, …
Furthermore, … On the other hand, … As a result, …
Moreover, … I In comparison, … As a consequence, …
t is also important to Compared to … To this end, …
highlight … Another point to consider
is …
Giving an example For Being more specific
instance, … In particular, …
For example, … In relation to …
this can be illustrated by
More specifically, …
… namely, … …,
such as … With respect to …
In terms of
EXAMPLE 1

Good morning / Hello everyone,

The topic of my talk today is What the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet for their studies are?

I’m going to divide this talk into two parts: ADVANTAGES and DISADVANTAGES OF MASS MEDIA ….

 Let’s start by talking about THE ADVANTAGES:

First and foremost, Students have access to a lot of information for research projects.
……………………
And……………….
Further more………..

Second….. Students can update a lot of current information, They don’t need to wait for new books to be
published. For example, ……
Another advantage is that students can take virtual field trips ( online videos of guided field trips ) without
having to actually visit those places ( exotic countries, zoos, museums..)
What’s more…

Last but not least, Teachers can upload their lessons for students to review online..

 Now, let’s turn to THE DISADVANTAGES.

 The biggest problem to students is that students can be easily distracted by online games and social media.

 Moreover, students may receive misinformation is the source is not credible/reliable/trusthworthy

For example, Wikipedia

 More seriously, Because there is so much information, it may be difficult for students to find the details they
needs. …….

 Finally, using the internet too often can lead to eye problems and other health issues. …

 Overall, internet is the biggest invention of human beings, so it would be great if we knew how to use and take
advantage of it. And….
EXAMPLE 2

Good morning / Hello everyone,

The topic of my talk today is ………

I’m going to divide this talk into two parts: ……..

 Let’s start by talking about …….

First and foremost,.
……………………
And……………….
Further more………..

Second…..
. For example, ……
Another advantage is that……
What’s more…

Last but not least, .

 Now, let’s turn to

 The biggest problem to students is that

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 Moreover,

 More seriously,

 Finally,

 Overall,

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Topic MASS MEDIA
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet for their studies ?
THE ADVANTAGES
1. Students have access to a lot of information for research projects………….
2. Students can update a lot of current information, They don’t need to wait for new books to be published.
For example, ……
3. students can take virtual field trips ( online videos of guided field trips ) without having to actually visit
those places ( exotic countries, zoos, museums..)

THE DISADVANTAGES
1.
2.