Can write a simple narrative with temporal markers
Written narrative structure
Vocabulary
to a certain extent — numa certa medida
, I am right.
Numa certa medida, tenho razão.depending on — dependendo de
the weather, we will go to the park.
Dependendo do tempo, vamos ao parque.up to a point — até certo ponto
, I agree with the analysis.
Até certo ponto, concordo com a análise.in practice — na prática
, things are different.
Na prática, as coisas são diferentes.in my experience — na minha experiência
, this works well.
Na minha experiência, isto funciona bem.in general terms — em termos gerais
, the project was a success.
Em termos gerais, o projeto foi um sucesso.
Grammar
Hedging and qualification
Using phrases to moderate or qualify statements
- To a certain extent, I agree.
- In practice, it is more complicated.
Cultural notes
British communication often uses hedging to soften assertions. 'To some extent' or 'in principle' shows considered thinking without appearing dogmatic.