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last(ly) next second(ly)
then third(ly) etc. to begin/start with

Stressing a point
above all crucial essential
first and foremost I would like to emphasise … last but not least
most important(ly) most important(ly) My main point is …
My primary problem is … of utmost importance of vital importance
The major reason for this This is by far superior to … This is of considerable
is … interest.

Showing time
Afterwards, And then Finally,
First, second, … Formerly, Immediately
Later Next Previously,
Soon, Then

Giving examples
As an illustration, for example for instance
To demonstrate, To illustrate,

Emphasising
As a matter of fact, In any case/event In fact,
Indeed, Obviously, That is,

Repetition
As I’ve noted In brief In short
As I’ve said In other words

Conclusion
Accordingly, As a result, Consequently,
Hence, Therefore, Thus,

Summarising
In brief On the whole To conclude
In conclusion Summing up

Description of visuals

Let´s now look at some specific vocabulary for the description of visuals. Usually,
when talking about trends, changes and lines, you will have to use words which

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From the beginner to the mentor (Supporting strategies of education of teachers in Zlin region)
Fund of Educational Policy project, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports