Integrating Discourse Markers into EFL Instruction: A Preliminary Exploration

Abstract: Discourse markers are essential elements in both spoken and written English, playing a crucial role in organizing discourse, expressing attitudes, and signaling text structure. Despite their importance in achieving fluency and communication efficiency, the use of discourse markers is often overlooked in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction. This paper explores the functions and significance of discourse markers in EFL teaching, reviewing existing literature on their use and the challenges learners face in acquiring them. It highlights the insufficiency of current teaching methods and textbooks in addressing discourse markers and offers pedagogical recommendations for integrating them effectively into the EFL curriculum. This paper advocates for a pragmatic approach in teaching discourse markers, supported by appropriate textbook selection and AI-assisted tools to enhance students’ understanding and application of discourse markers. Keywords: Discourse Markers, English Writing, Pedagogical Suggestion. Title: Integrating Discourse Markers into EFL Instruction: A Preliminary Exploration Author: Su Chengchieh International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning ISSN 2394-9686 Vol. 11, Issue 6, November 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 44-49 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 11-December-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14382034 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/Integrating%20Discourse%20Markers-11122024-2.pdf