The Lix and Rix readability formulas
Lix and Rix are readability formulas which evaluate non-English languages. Find out how this international solution works and how you can best use it.
14 April 2019 by
Laura Kelly
Why is newspaper readability important?
Newspapers remain a cornerstone of journalism. They’re still read by many, especially online. But, which news outlets are writing the most readable online content, and why is it important that they do?
9 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Fry readability graph
The Fry formula is one of several developed in the 1960s for speed and efficiency. Find out how this graph can help you improve your readability.
8 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
The IELTS test
IELTS is a standardised proficiency test. It can be used to reach a global audience. Find out how IELTS is calculated and how you can best use it.
1 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Powers Sumner Kearl formula
The Powers Sumner Kearl formula was developed in the 1950s by a group of readability experts. Find out how you can use it to improve your writing.
27 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Raygor readability graph
The Raygor readability graph is a formula which calculates the reading grade level of a text. Find out how it's calculated and how it can best be used.
25 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
The FORCAST readability formula
Other readability formulas work great when you’re writing a narrative. What about when you’re not, and how can the FORCAST formula help you analyze incomplete sentences?
14 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
The history of readability
Readability has evolved with language. It is also linked to consumer habits, tech and education. Find out more about the history of readability.
4 March 2019 by Laura Kelly
News releases are bogged down by fuzzy language, jargon, and men
Britain’s biggest companies write news releases that are woolly, opaque, and fail to communicate clearly.
30 January 2019 by
Steve Linney
Your readability questions answered
You’re bound to have plenty of questions about readability and how you can improve your content. We’ve rounded up the most commonly asked questions and we’re tackling them one by one.
25 January 2019 by Laura Kelly
The Spache readability formula
The Spache formula is a readability measure which estimates an elementary reading grade level. Find out how it's calculated and how you can best use it.
12 January 2019 by Laura Kelly
The New Dale-Chall readability formula
The New Dale-Chall formula was created to analyse readability for fourth-graders and above. Find out where it came from and how you can best use it.
11 January 2019 by Laura Kelly
