| Element | FORM/USE: TEXTUAL REFERENCE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | DISCOURSE MARKERS |
| SubCat | discourse markers in writing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use a range of phrases as discourse markers to point to other parts of a text. |
| Corrected Learner Example | As mentioned above, it might be possible to negotiate better contracts for your company. (Switzerland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2007; Swiss German; Pass) I hope this brief note has convinced you to start this club. As mentioned earlier, I have already asked for information. (Netherlands; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; Dutch; Pass) So as shown above, I recommend TELECARS to be our car services supplier because it offers all we need. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2002; Chinese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | 'As mentioned above/below' etc. occurs only 5 times at B1, 35 times at B2 but mostly German speakers. There are no examples of 'As previously mentioned' at C1 and only 1 at C2. |
