Discourse markers
A discourse marker is a word or a phrase used for showing boundaries in conversation and monologues, for indicating turn taking in a conversation and for changing the topic. They tell the listener what comes next.
Examples:
Right,....-> used for changing the topic in conversation or draw listener's attention before telling a story.
Anyway,...-> used to get back to a topic or to indicate that the conversation is about to end.
Like...-> used to list examples.
You know/ you know what I mean-> used to look for agreement.
You see-> used to explain something to the listener you think s/he may not know.
Mind you-> used to indicate that something is important to say or to remember.
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