The Lensear Write readability formula
The Lensear Write readability formula is suited to creative writing and internal comms. Find out how it's calculated and how you can use it.
3 May 2019 by
Laura Kelly
What’s new in April 2019?
See what the Readable team has been up to in April 2019.
1 May 2019 by
Dave Child
Readability at the UN: why is speech clarity important?
Readability is of great importance when writing speeches and communicating with others. How are the principles of readability used at the UN?
23 April 2019 by Laura Kelly
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
What’s new in March 2019?
See what the Readable team has been up to in March 2019.
3 April 2019 by Dave Child
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
What can content writers learn from novelists?
Content writing and marketing is an art just like any other. If you write badly, you can sacrifice reader engagement and valuable leads. But, what lessons can you learn from novelists and apply to your content?
29 March 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
