In order to get a band 6 and higher in the IELTS speaking test, you will be required to use ‘a range of discourse markers’. Here is a list of some discourse markers that you can use in the exam. To find out what a discourse marker is and what is fluency and cohesion, here is a free guide.
| DISCOURSE MARKER | WHEN TO USE | EXAMPLE |
| Additionally | For adding extra information | Tom hated fish. Additionally, he was allergic to haddock. |
| For instance | For giving examples | Many people in the world grow their own food. For instance, people in Russia and Croatia. |
| On the other hand | For contrasting | Amy was fit and healthy. On the other hand, Mary was not. |
| Broadly speaking | For generalising | Broadly speaking, people in the UK support democracy. |
| Consequently | For showing cause and effect | Tom had no money, consequently, he applied for a job in a law firm. |
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