Plain English workshop

175,00

Do you want to read once – and understand immediately? Yes? Well, so do your customers and colleagues. No-one wants to re-read because messages are unclear. That’s where plain English can help. Whether you’re writing emails, reports, guides or web content, applying the principles of plain English means you can communicate clearly and effectively for your target audiences.

This practical 3-hour workshop will introduce you to the benefits and key concepts of plain English. You’ll learn how to follow simple guidelines to improve the language, structure and accessibility of your communications. You’ll also have the opportunity to work through practical examples in small groups.

Time: 2pm-5pm. For this Zoom session, you’ll need good internet, a microphone and, if possible, a webcam. You’ll also need pen and paper to take notes. After you book, we’ll send you the link and password.

 

 

Description

Learn how to:

  • Write in a suitable style and tone of voice for your target audiences
  • Present information with impact
  • Make complex information clear and concise
  • Make every word count and cut ‘dead wood’
  • Take care with jargon, technical terms, ‘business speak’ etc.
  • Use strong, precise, active verbs
  • Create effective sentences and paragraphs
  • Use signposts (headings, bullet lists, frontloading) for accessibility

Date: To be confirmed. Please contact us for details.

Time: 2pm-5pm

Platform: Zoom

Numbers: Limited to 12 attendees