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30 and you should expect to receive these signals. For example, she may introduce an example with "for example" as done here. Other common signals are: "There are three reasons why...." (HERE THEY COME!) "First...Second... Third...." (THERE THEY ARE!) "And most important,...." (A MAIN IDEA!) "A major development...." (A MAIN IDEA AGAIN!) She may signal support material with: "On the other hand...." "On the contrary...." "For example...." "Similarly...." "In contrast...." "Also...." "Further...." "Furthermore...." "As an example...." "For instance...." He may signal conclusion or summary with: "Therefore...." "In conclusion...." "As a result...." "Finally...." "In summary...." "From this we see...." She may signal very loud with: "Now this is important...." "Remember that...." "The important idea is that...." "The basic concept here is...." Signals are usually ignored by those of us who do not know how to listen effectively. Expect signals and be alert when you receive them.