Making sense of grammar – when nouns and verbs look alike
English has such odd little quirks tucked away in random spots. For native speakers, it comes as second nature to speak and write in certain ways. But, when you stop to really think about what you just said or wrote, it makes no sense. Why are certain things are said or written in that way?
2 August 2018 by
Dave Child
Four words from German that English really needs
The German language can be soft and even melodious at times. Here are some examples of German's more lyrical side.
2 August 2018 by Dave Child
Common word crimes and how to avoid them
Understanding how English fits together is the key to good grammar and great readability.
28 June 2018 by
Steve Linney
Reading in a crisis: readability of risk communication
To understand a message, it needs to be readable to be understood. But what happens if you're in a high stress situation?
28 June 2018 by
Ruth Colmer
Unusual American town names
English is known for interesting oddities, including some fabulous American town names. From the obscure to the sublime, it makes traveling through the US even more interesting.
1 June 2018 by Steve Linney
Readable grammar 101: How to use there, their and they’re
Confusing ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’ is a common grammar mistake. Learn how to tell the difference between these words so you can use them correctly.
16 May 2018 by
Laura Kelly
English grammar – commas and the complex sentence
One of the most common errors identified in writing is the misuse of commas in complex sentences. Here are a few simple pieces of information to help you understand the basic rules of usage.
8 May 2018 by Dave Child
ReadablePro, your questions answered
We’ve made the biggest changes to our readability tools yet, with the launch of ReadablePro. A brand new readability tool, built with extra power installed.
2 May 2018 by Dave Child
Introducing ReadablePro. A readability tool, with extra power.
You have 7 seconds to grab someone’s attention. Take control of your content marketing with ReadablePro and cut through the noise.
17 April 2018 by Steve Linney
8 ways to write content that converts
Writing for an online audience isn’t easy. You have to stand out from a very large crowd. You need to have something that’s worth saying. And you need to say it in a way that’s readable.
5 April 2018 by Steve Linney
Bad writing and poor readability are costing your business money
Bad writing and poor readability are costly. Your business could be losing thousands, if not more. All because of poorly written content.
22 March 2018 by Steve Linney
4 words or phrases from French that English really needs
Mon Dieu the French. They are so precisely impeccable about the use of their language. Anyone who has visited France knows that if you attempt to stumble through even the simplest dialogue with a native speaker you had better know what you are saying.
14 March 2018 by Dave Child
