A short history of plain language

The concept of plain language has gradually emerged as a response to the challenges posed by the complexity of administrative, legal and professional texts, which are often inaccessible to a large proportion of the population. Over the decades, initiatives to simplify...

Who is plain language for?

It is widely known that plain language aids people with Specific Learning Disorders and mental disabilities. These are, nonetheless, not the only groups that benefit from the popularisation of easy-to-read content. In fact, simplifying certain pieces of text helps...