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Let’s break down what the terms ‘active voice’ and ‘passive voice’ mean – and why it’s important to use the passive voice mindfully.    ...

In part one of this blog series , we explored reasons why a plain language lens can be a helpful foundation for any content, especially...

Clear communication is hard enough on an ordinary day. When we are facing the unexpected, confusion, or, even possibly, danger, it can...

There are lots of reasons why organizations would want to translate their documents. When done right, translation can:  Widen audience...

Another year is almost done, and we are taking a look back over the last 12 months to highlight some of the important work that the Clear...

This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on December 12, 2024 as part of the Plain Language Foundations series. Check out the notes...

Here at the Clear Language Lab our focus is on clear communication. An important part of clear communication in conversations is active...

Recently, we at Literacy Works experienced an unexpected turn of events while leading a group discussion. The group was talking about...

At the beginning of July, all of us at Literacy Works were excited to share our new values statements . We’re not just proud of the...

We love words at the Clear Language Lab! But even the most important and interesting information can miss the mark if the design is not...

This Clear Language Lab webinar took place on August 21, 2024 as part of the Plain Language Foundations series. Check out the recording,...

Effective communication is ALL about centering audiences. Why even create content that only works some of the time for some of the...