The SMOG readability index

The SMOG Index is an influential and popular writing tool. But, where did it come from, and how can you best use it?

4 January 2019 by Laura Kelly

Festive children’s books we love

As we move toward the middle of December – already! – we’re thinking about festive children’s books we adore, from their stories to their wonderful illustrations. After all, children’s books are the most readable of all, and we’re all about encouraging children’s early learning.

19 December 2018 by Laura Kelly

Joining the readable.io team

I’ve always felt a sense of renewal as a new year approaches. This year, I’m excited to say I start my new role as customer success champion for Readable.

5 December 2018 by Laura Kelly

Readable grammar 101: How to use there, their and they’re

Confusing ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’ is a common grammar mistake. Learn how to tell the difference between these words so you can use them correctly. 

16 May 2018 by Laura Kelly

CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR - is an analysis of language skills. Find out how it is calculated and how you can use it to reach a wider audience.

19 January 2018 by Laura Kelly

Proofreading with Readable – 7 strategies to instantly improve readability and write content that converts

You need an action plan for improving your readability. We’ll highlight some steps you can take so you can confidently go forth and clarify your content.

27 September 2017 by Laura Kelly

How to correctly use ‘per se’

‘Per se’ is originally a Latin term which is commonly misused in English. Find out the true meaning of per se and how you can avoid this easy mistake. 

11 August 2017 by Laura Kelly

What is readability?

Readability is a quality of reading ease in your writing. It tells you the clarity of your writing. Find out how it works and how you can use it.

22 July 2017 by Laura Kelly

The Coleman-Liau Index

The Coleman-Liau Index is one of the most commonly used readability formulas today. Find out how it works and how you can best use it.

22 May 2017 by Laura Kelly

Readability and the Gunning Fog Index

The Gunning Fog index is a commonly cited readability formula. Find out what the scores mean, the origins of the formula and how you can best use it.

27 March 2017 by Laura Kelly

The Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level

Flesch readability scores are the most popular and are the most widely tested and used. We'll explain what the Flesch and Flesch-Kincaid readability scores are and how to interpret and use them.

26 January 2017 by Laura Kelly