Meaning
Since you mentioned that, let me add…
Primary Function
Linking to a just-mentioned topic to add information
Communicative Purpose
To smoothly introduce a related comment or anecdote
Pattern
Speaking of
Core Structure
Speaking of
Função primária
Linking to a just-mentioned topic to add information
Propósito comunicativo
To smoothly introduce a related comment or anecdote
Situações de gatilho
Conversations, emails, informal writing
Contextos
service encounters, professional emails, casual conversations
Padrão
Speaking of
Estrutura central
Speaking of
Slots de substituição
the noun
Colocados típicos
- food
- work
- health benefits
Substituições comuns
- Talking of
- On the subject of
Erros comuns
Using infinitive: *Speaking of to go*.
Similar / contraste
By the way (different – new topic, not necessarily linked)
Interferências
Can’t be used without recent mention of the topic
Família do chunk
- topic linking frames
Nuance
Friendly conversational connector; creates cohesion
Efeito pragmático
Keeps dialogue flowing naturally
Dica de memória
Speaking of + noun, ...
Nota
Use only after the speaker or listener has just mentioned a specific topic; does not introduce new information unrelated to that mention.
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“Speaking of challenges, let’s address the budget cuts.”
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