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Продвинутый English Advanced English Newsletter #185


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Выпуск #185
 "ПРОДВИНУТЫЙ ENGLISH" 15/03/25
Электронные записки для изучающих английский язык
Dear subscribers!

This week's Advanced English delves into a subtle yet crucial communication skill: hedging.

Hedging

While advanced learners often focus on expanding vocabulary and mastering complex grammar, a less discussed but incredibly impactful aspect of fluent English is the art of "hedging." Hedging involves using specific words and phrases to soften your statements, express uncertainty, or be more polite, making your communication more nuanced and effective. Instead of stating everything as absolute fact, hedging allows you to communicate with appropriate caution and consideration for your audience.

Hedging is achieved using words like "might," "could," "perhaps," "sort of," "kind of," "I think," "I believe," and phrases like "to some extent," "it seems to me." Consider the difference between saying "That's wrong" and "That might be slightly inaccurate." The latter is less confrontational and more open to discussion. For ESL learners, mastering hedging is essential to avoid sounding overly assertive or blunt, particularly in professional or academic settings where directness can sometimes be misinterpreted.

To improve your hedging skills, pay close attention to how native English speakers use these softening words and phrases in conversations, meetings, and media. Actively try incorporating hedging into your own speech and writing, starting with less formal situations and gradually increasing complexity. Practice softening your opinions and suggestions, and you'll find your English becomes more sophisticated and your communication more readily received.

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Embracing hedging is a key step towards truly mastering advanced English, allowing you to communicate with greater nuance and finesse.

Best regards,
Andrey Kostenko

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