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
Forgotten festive English words we need to use this season
As a gift to our fellow word nerds, we’ve compiled some amazing and little-known festive English words.
16 December 2020 by Laura Kelly
How to use buzzword and cliché detection to craft impactful content
There is a fine line between using industry jargon and falling into the trap of buzzwords and clichés. Here’s how to be more mindful of them to improve your writing.
4 December 2020 by Laura Kelly
A transcript analysis of Joe Biden’s powerful victory speech
Readability is key in political language. Readable will analyse how Joe Biden uses plain language to reach a vast and divided nation.
9 November 2020 by Laura Kelly
Strategies for effective editing
Editing your writing is something you need to do strategically to be successful. Here are some pointers to help you edit with purpose and confidence.
21 October 2020 by Laura Kelly
Readable grammar 101: semicolons
The semicolon is a commonly misunderstood punctuation mark. Find out its purpose, appropriateness and how to best use it.
8 September 2020 by Laura Kelly
What is the average person’s reading level?
What is the average person's reading level and how can you write for it?
21 August 2020 by Laura Kelly
Does UK COVID-19 advice contain too much jargon?
Ciara Lawrence speaks to BBC News about lack of clarity in the UK government's COVID-19 messaging and what it means for people with learning disabilities.
13 July 2020 by Laura Kelly
How much is your time worth? Readability and money
Readability has been shown to save companies time and money. Learn more about using readability as a style guideline and examples of successes.
1 July 2020 by Laura Kelly
What are glue words and how do they affect readability?
Glue words can often dampen your efforts to shorten your sentences for readability. What are glue words and how can you remove them to sharpen your content?
4 June 2020 by Laura Kelly
