Can explain a complicated issue in a way that makes it accessible to a non-expert, reformulating and simplifying without losing accuracy
Mediation for non-experts
Vocabulary
to translate for laymen — traduzir para leigos
The teacher knew how to translate the technical debate for laymen.
O professor soube traduzir para leigos o debate técnico.to simplify without losing rigour — simplificar sem perder rigor
The journalist simplifies the complex data without losing rigour.
O jornalista simplifica sem perder rigor os dados complexos.to bridge between audiences — fazer a ponte entre os públicos
The mediator bridges between the technical and general audiences.
O mediador faz a ponte entre os públicos técnico e geral.to rewrite the explanation — reescrever a explicação
He rewrote the explanation three times until it was clear.
Reescreveu a explicação três vezes até ficar clara.the heart of the matter — núcleo da questão
is the definition of priorities.
O núcleo da questão é a definição de prioridades.presentation in simple terms — apresentação em termos simples
The convinced the assembly.
A apresentação em termos simples convenceu a assembleia.
Grammar
Reformulation connectors for mediation
Using reformulation and simplification connectors such as 'in other words', 'put another way' and 'in plain terms' to make technical content accessible
- In other words, the system works like a network of channels.
- Put another way, less investment calls for more efficiency.
Cultural notes
Plain English is a cultural and legislative ideal in the UK: public documents are legally required to be intelligible. Skilled speakers mark the shift with explicit connectives, letting the audience place the simplified statement.