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  • Do you have to include your own opinion?
    Only if the task dictates it.
  • What formalities must be included when writing a mediation in the form of an email?
    An address, a subject line, a salutation.
  • Why should you avoid direct translation in a mediation?
    Because it may lead to unnatural phrasing, incorrect meaning, and lack of clarity in the target language.
  • What should the introduction of a mediation include?
    TTATS!
  • How should you handle culturally specific terms that don’t have a direct English equivalent?
    Explain their meaning in a way that makes sense to the target audience instead of translating them directly.
  • How should you structure the main part of a mediation?
    Present the essential aspects of the text in a logical order without strictly following the original structure.
  • How can we know if a mediation should be formal or informal?
    We should read the task carefully and find out about the format and recipient (e.g., a formal report vs. an informal email to a friend).
  • What should you do instead of translating word-for-word?
    Paraphrase the key ideas in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.
  • If a German text describes a past event in the Präteritum (simple past), which tense should you use in English?
    The simple past (e.g., "He said...")
  • How long should a mediation be compared to the original text?
    No more than two-thirds of the original text.
  • What should you do before you start writing a mediation?
    Read the task carefully, then read the text, underline important information, and make structured notes.
  • What is the main goal of a mediation?
    To summarize the key aspects of a German text in English
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