What is signposting language?
'Signposting' is how a speaker tells a listener what they're going to talk about next, using certain expressions (or 'cohesive devices'). For instance, if someone wants to give their opinion, they might introduce it by saying, "Personally, I'd have to say..."
You should use signposting language in all parts of the speaking test, but it is especially useful in Part 2, where you have to speak for a longer time and you want to make sure the listener can follow you as you move from one part of your talk to the next. Clear signposting will help you to get a higher band score for Fluency & Coherence.
If you would like to know more about signposting, log in to the course and then, in the Speaking Academy, go to Module 4 - My Unique Part 2 Strategy. It's in the section called "Parts 1, 2 and 3".
You can also find more information about signposting in Module 9 - Fluency and Coherence (in the Speaking Academy - "Key Skills and Systems").
