Communicating in plain language
Plain language is about adapting texts to the audience and including all readers. Plain language is also about complying with the Language Act, which clearly states that all public organisations should write in a "careful, simple and comprehensible way".
For whom?
The course is mainly aimed at web editors, communicators and writers.
To get the most out of the course, you should have basic prior knowledge of accessibility, either through our course Introduction to accessibility, or acquired in another way, for example through practical work. However, this is not a requirement for the content of this course.
About the course
Do you want to learn how to write in plain language? Welcome to an educational, interesting and fun course! We go through how the language law should be interpreted and how you should write to get your message across to as many people as possible. We mix theory with exercises and discussions.
Plain language is the basis for all understandable communication. There are concrete rules that you can follow when writing.
But in order to reach all readers, you need to adapt your texts to those who have difficulty absorbing information - and there are many of them. This is why the course is also about people's different reading abilities.
Simple, comprehensible texts that are adapted to the recipients help everyone: people with reading and writing difficulties, stressed readers, learners of Swedish or people with cognitive disabilities.
Course content
During the course we will cover, among other things:
- What is accessible language?
- The Language Act and the Web Accessibility Directive
- The different abilities of readers
- The reading process
- Plain language - concrete rules
- Readability and text structure
- Design and images
How is the course delivered?
The course consists of two parts; a self-paced course followed by a teacher-led live session.
Self-paced course on-demand
With this self-paced course, you get a basic overview, but also the opportunity to focus on selected areas that you have a particular need for. You can access the course when it suits you. The course is divided into parts - take one or more at a time. You can also use the course as a knowledge base; the search function makes it easy to find what you need.
- Access to the course on-demand on Funka Academy's learning portal for 6 months.
- 8 parts, totalling 87 minutes of recorded films and reference material
| Part | Topic | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | What is plain language | 05:52 min |
| Part 2 | Readers' needs - similar and different | 09:01 min |
| Part 3 | Careful language | 04:01 min |
| Part 4 | Simple language | 05:19 min |
| Part 5 | Comprehensible language | 08:17 min |
| Part 6 | Design of text | 04:37 min |
| Part 7 | Images with a message | 04:18 min |
| Part 8 | Further work on plain language | 03:15 min |
Add a live course session
Do you need more advanced skills? Perhaps you are in, or about to enter, a role that requires in-depth knowledge of accessibility? Or do you simply feel that you learn best and most from live training?
We offer a supplementary course session as an extension and continuation of the self-paced course. It focuses on developing and applying your knowledge with opportunities for discussion, practical exercises and interaction.
- Live expert-led course session, 4 hours including short breaks, 14:00 - 18:00, CET Central European Time
- Funka's certified accessibility experts lead the sessions.
After the course
After completing the course, you will receive a digital Funka Course Certificate showing that you have participated and the scope and content of the course.
You have continued access to the on-demand course material and knowledge bank for 6 months from the date of order.
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Let's discuss your accessibility training needs
I need of advice? Please feel free to contact our experienced team for a discussion how we can meet your particular learning and development requirements.