Plain Language
Write so the widest audience understands on the first read: short sentences, everyday words, one idea per paragraph, and abbreviations spelled out the first time. Helps people with cognitive differences, non-native speakers, and anyone in a hurry.
Writing simply and clearly so the widest audience understands first time — short sentences, everyday words, and no unexplained jargon.
Waarom dit belangrijk is
Dense, jargon-heavy writing excludes people with cognitive disabilities, lower literacy, and non-native speakers — a large slice of any audience. Clear writing helps absolutely everyone.
Hoe te detecteren
Run the text through a readability checker (aim for around grade 8). Look for long sentences, jargon, and unexplained abbreviations. Read it aloud — if you stumble, so will your readers.