La médiation linguistique

Reformuler, transmettre et adapter en anglais : les stratégies de médiation (programme de 1ère LVA)

À propos de cette page

Cette activité de compréhension sur « La médiation linguistique » en première entraîne à lire, analyser et répondre à des questions en anglais (LVA). Elle suit le programme officiel de première. Au programme : Qu'est-ce que la médiation linguistique ?, Les stratégies de reformulation, Le résumé (summary writing), La paraphrase et l'explication. Lis le document, réponds puis vérifie immédiatement tes réponses pour progresser. Un bon moyen de travailler la méthode, d'enrichir son vocabulaire et de préparer les contrôles. Ressource gratuite proposée par un professeur particulier à Marseille pour réussir en anglais (LVA) en première.

1Read the following extract from an article published in The Guardian and answer the questions below.

Language mediators: the invisible bridge-builders

In an increasingly globalised world, the ability to communicate across language barriers has become a critical skill. Yet the work of language mediators — those who bridge gaps not merely by translating words, but by conveying meaning, context and culture — remains largely unrecognised.
Unlike translators, who work with written texts, mediators operate in dynamic, often unpredictable situations. A community interpreter helping a refugee navigate a hospital appointment, a student explaining a scientific paper to a classmate in simpler terms, or a diplomat rewording a foreign leader's statement for a press conference — all are engaged in acts of mediation.
What distinguishes effective mediators is not just linguistic competence but cultural intelligence: the ability to identify what is implied rather than stated, to recognise what a target audience needs to know, and to adapt accordingly. In today's world, these are not niche skills. They are essential ones.

2Questions

Q1 What is the main topic of the article?

Q2 According to the article, what is the difference between a translator and a mediator?

Q3 The article mentions three examples of mediation situations. Name TWO of them.

Q4 What does the author mean by 'cultural intelligence' in this context?

Q5 Find a word or phrase in the text that is synonymous with 'essential' in the final paragraph.

Q6 Why does the author describe mediators as 'invisible'? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Voir le corrigé

the work and importance of language mediators
translators work with written texts while mediators work in dynamic and unpredictable situations
a refugee at a hospital appointment and a diplomat rewording a statement
Réponse libre — exemple : Cultural intelligence here refers to the ability to understand not just the words in a text but the implied meaning and cultural context, knowing what the target audience needs and adapting the message accordingly — going beyond language to convey meaning effectively.
critical
Réponse libre — exemple : The author describes mediators as 'invisible' because their work 'remains largely unrecognised', meaning that despite the crucial role they play in bridging communication gaps, people rarely notice or credit their contribution.

Bloqué sur ce chapitre ?

Moi c'est Ben, j'ai créé ce site pour aider le plus d'élèves possible, partout en France. Je peux aussi reprendre avec toi ce qui coince en cours particulier : en visio, ou à domicile si tu es à Marseille.

Réserver un 1^er cours → Voir les tarifs

Prof d'anglais à Marseille · Cours particuliers au lycée · Aide aux devoirs