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Written mediation

🧠 What is written mediation?

Written mediation is when you read a text in English and explain its content to someone else, adapting the message to their level, background, or needs.
⚠️ It’s not about translating word-for-word — it’s about reorganizing and reformulating the information in your own words.

✅ Quality checklist

  • Clear main idea
  • Relevant details selected and rephrased
  • Reformulated expressions and percentages
  • Well-organized and easy to follow

🎯 Tips and Tricks

✨ Rephrasing numbers and stats

  • 37% → “about a third”
  • 73% → “almost three-quarters”
  • Not every number needs to be changed — focus on what’s clearest.

✨ Include the source

  • “According to a 2023 report by the Pew Research Center…”
  • “A survey carried out by YouGov shows that…”

✨ Group and interpret data

  • Group: “Altogether, over 60% of participants said…”
  • Interpret: “This suggests a clear trend towards…”

🟢 How to Start

Begin by setting the context of the original text. Mention where the information comes from and what the topic is about — this helps your reader understand the background.

Useful openers:

  • “The article discusses…”
  • “According to a recent study by [source]…”
  • “This report focuses on…”
  • “Considering this, I’m going to explain…”
  • “Here’s a quick summary of what the text says about…”
  • “The main idea of the article is that…”
  • “The article/report discusses…”
  • “According to the source…”
  • “The main focus is on…”
  • “It outlines the reasons why…”

Example:

“According to a 2024 survey by Pew Research Center, most young adults in the US are concerned about climate change. The article explains how this affects their daily choices.”

🔴 How to Conclude

Wrap things up by summarizing the main takeaway, or offering a closing idea that makes the message clear. If the mediation is meant to be informal or personal, you can also express a reaction.

Useful closing lines:

  • “In short, the text highlights…”
  • “To sum up, it shows that…”
  • “The author believes this will lead to…”
  • “That’s the main idea behind the article.”
  • “So, basically, it means that…”
  • “It seems like this trend will continue in the future.”

✅ Do’s & Don’ts

DO:

  • Keep the message clear and to the point
  • Use formal language unless otherwise specified
  • Adapt content to the target audience’s needs
  • Be objective unless instructed to reflect

DON’T:

  • Add your own opinions unless asked
  • Copy large parts of the original text
  • Omit key information or distort the message

✨ ADVANCED PHRASES & EXPRESSIONS

  • It is widely believed that…
  • There is no doubt that…
  • A growing number of people…
  • It can be argued that…
  • One possible solution might be…
  • The benefits clearly outweigh the drawbacks.