Lesson 1 - What is plain language?
Literacy and reading comprehension in Europe – what the numbers tell us
1 min
The cost of confusion: why clear communication matters
2 min
What is plain language? A definition with purpose
1 min
Plain language vs. Easy-to-read-and-understand – what’s the difference?
4 min
Why plain language matters for everyone
1 min
Key principles of plain language
4 min
Plain language and universal design for communication
3 min
How to fix a confusing brochure – a case study in plain language
6 min
Why voices from the field matter – making information truly accessible
2 min
Test your knowledge
6 min
Lesson 2 - Plain language and accessibility: laws / strategies / and standards in Europe
European countries taking action on plain language
2 min
Plain language and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
1 min
The European Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2021–2030)
2 min
Clear Writing for Europe – making EU communication more accessible
1 min
Moving towards a European plain language standard
1 min
How plain language policies improve public communication
2 min
National guidelines and tools across Europe
2 min
Plain language values in action: civil society and the right to understand
2 min
Key milestones in Europe’s plain language journey
4 min
Plain language and the W3C accessibility standards: making content truly accessible
2 min
Lesson 3 - Why plain language in VET matters
What is VET (Vocational Education and Training)?
2 min
Inclusion Challenges in VET: Literacy, Disability, Migration
2 min
How Unclear Materials Create Barriers
2 min
Case Study: When Materials Block Understanding
2 min
Plain Language Supports Lifelong Learning
2 min
Better Understanding = Better Engagement
2 min
Trainer testimony: adapting materials and its positive impact on the public engagement
2 min
Learner testimony: gaining confidence, or when eloquence is not always the best solution
1 min
The Double Impact: Learning + Future Professional Use
2 min
Benefits of Plain Language in VET
2 min
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Key milestones in Europe’s plain language journey
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