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
The science of swearing
Why do we swear? We’ll outline some of the science behind swearing. Read until the end to find out how cursing could actually be good for you.
5 February 2021 by Laura Kelly
Joe Biden’s inauguration speech: full transcript and analysis
In January 2021, Joe Biden officially became the 46th president of the United States. We will do a full readability analysis of his inaugural speech.
22 January 2021 by Laura Kelly
Historical quotes on readability
The concept of plain language is centuries old. We’ll highlight some great quotes about readability throughout history and what they can teach us.
7 January 2021 by Laura Kelly
