N Nonverbis Member Joined Jun 4, 2021 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Russian Home Country Russian Federation Current Location Russian Federation May 14, 2022 #1 This is from the book "IELTS Advantage writing skills" by Richard Brown. Could you tell me whether it is Ok to use "generally speaking" to avoid generalization?
This is from the book "IELTS Advantage writing skills" by Richard Brown. Could you tell me whether it is Ok to use "generally speaking" to avoid generalization?
T tedmc VIP Member Joined Apr 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Chinese Home Country Malaysia Current Location Malaysia May 14, 2022 #2 "Generally speaking" is used to qualify a statement. It implies that it is not a blanket statement and that there could be exceptions.
"Generally speaking" is used to qualify a statement. It implies that it is not a blanket statement and that there could be exceptions.
N Nonverbis Member Thread starter Joined Jun 4, 2021 Member Type Student or Learner Native Language Russian Home Country Russian Federation Current Location Russian Federation May 14, 2022 #3 Thank you. I seem to have understood you. One should not be too categorical because in this case any exception will ruin your logic. By the way, is it suitable to use "generally speaking" for academic writing? It sound colloquial.
Thank you. I seem to have understood you. One should not be too categorical because in this case any exception will ruin your logic. By the way, is it suitable to use "generally speaking" for academic writing? It sound colloquial.
jutfrank VIP Member Joined Mar 5, 2014 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country England Current Location England May 14, 2022 #4 Yes, it is suitable.