S

Include relevant info. (as requested in task

instructions)

Don't omit essential info.

Selection

Don't include unnecessary, wrong or invented info.

M
Mediating
Don't copy. Use your own words:

- use synonyms, antonyms, change the word class...

Exemplify, develop/explain a concept

strategies Summarise, group similar elements

Say/Write hello & goodbye (if applicable)

A
Say why you are speaking/writing (refer to the problem

or situation of the addressee)

Make references to the addressee's problem

Adjustment to Adapt the info. of the source text to the addressee's
the context & situation
task
Respect the format & register of the text (Is it a letter,

an email, a report? Is it formal/informal)?

L
Linkers
Use a wide range of linkers

Respect punctuation conventions

Make a sensible use of paragraphs

L
Use varied, complex & accurate gr. & voc.

(according to the level)

Avoid misspellings (wr. mediation)

Language Vary the intonation, avoid pauses and employ

a good pronunciation (oral mediation)