Yes, it's much simpler. It's strange not to have access to the binding spells, but the rest are somewhat similar.

[Rukia looks at her hands curiously.]

The effects are somewhat weaker, but I can't begin to describe how much better it is not to chant paragraphs of complex phrases to bring the magic to bear.

[She looks at Ventus curiously.]

I never asked you what you did before, did I? What kind of skills did you have prior to arriving on this world?