Used to introduce a specific example that supports or illustrates a general statement.
“Flexible schedules boost productivity; for instance, many employees work better in the early morning.”
“Public parks improve community health — for instance, they encourage people to exercise outdoors.”
In Speaking Task 7, examiners want to hear specific, concrete examples that support your opinion, not just general statements. Use 'for instance' right after your main opinion sentence to transition smoothly into a personal or hypothetical example, which helps fill your speaking time naturally and shows organized thinking.
Synonyms: for example, to illustrate, as an example