10 British English phrases
There are some phrases in British English which anyone who didn’t grow up in the UK would struggle to understand. We’ll outline a handful of these and explain their meanings and origins.
6 August 2021 by
Laura Kelly
Readability in design: principles of usability
Website accessibility is all about making websites available to everyone. As well as content readability, accessibility is boosted by usability and visual readability. We’ll cover what this means for your website and an example of usability principles in action.
23 July 2021 by Laura Kelly
Successful authors who started late
To inspire you, we’ve collated key authors who found writing success later in life. It’s never too late to write your magnum opus.
8 July 2021 by Laura Kelly
Italian words that English really needs
Italian rolls off the tongue and there are many fascinating words that aren’t directly translatable into English. Here are some of our favourites.
23 June 2021 by Laura Kelly
How has distance learning increased the need for readability?
Distance learning has become essential, changing the way we learn. FInd out how it has impacted the demand for readability and accessibility.
9 June 2021 by Laura Kelly
How to repurpose a document for the web
For accessibility, it's best practice to convert documents to HTML when uploading resources. We'll cover the best way to do this.
27 May 2021 by Laura Kelly
Writing tips from authors who didn’t mince words
Some writers didn't mince words when it came to advice. We'll highlight lesser-known quotes by writers who told it like it is.
7 May 2021 by Laura Kelly
How can financial services use readability to inspire trust?
Readability makes customers trust financial brands. Trust is the second most important purchase factor. How can banks meet this demand for clarity?
14 April 2021 by Laura Kelly
How to write with confidence
Hedge words smooth the edges of our communication. They can also be evasive. How can we reduce them to sound confident in our writing?
1 April 2021 by Laura Kelly
The art of the carousel – Instagram readability in action
Readable social media means better engagement. We’ll explore how Instagram’s carousel feature is used as a slideshow to break down complex information.
17 March 2021 by Laura Kelly
World Book Day 2021 – Readable’s team picks
This year's World Book Day theme is 'share a story'. Our team of book lovers is doing just that, answering some questions about their recent reads.
3 March 2021 by Laura Kelly
A very Victorian guide to letter writing
Writing letters is becoming a lost art. But, in an era of “Zoom fatigue” and “doomscrolling”, receiving correspondence away from the screen can be a real delight. Why not learn from those who did it best?
17 February 2021 by Laura Kelly
