WHAT IS EASY ENGLISH?
Easy English translations are a way of writing that gives information to people who have difficulty reading, writing or understanding words.
There are different reasons why people have difficulty reading and understanding words, for example:
- because they have an intellectual disability
- because they have low literacy in the target language
- because they have a vision impairment
- because English is their second language
Easy English can help ensure that everyone can access important information, regardless of their reading abilities. By using simple words and short sentences, we make content clear and easy to understand. We also avoid complex language and jargon, and often include pictures to support the text.
HOW TO WRITE IN EASY ENGLISH
- Use simple and easy words
- Write short sentences
- Repeat pronouns (such as I, you, we)
- Use lists
- Include only the important information
- Use titles to make text easier to read
- Use images to explain concepts
- Use larger fonts
- Leave lots of white space on the page.
BENEFITS OF EASY ENGLISH
- Fast – Texts written in Easy English are faster to read and to understand.
- Reaching out – By writing in Easy English you can reach more people.
- Better translations – A text written in Easy English translates well.
- Better understanding – Texts written in Easy English are very clear and won’t be misunderstood.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EASY AND PLAIN ENGLISH
You might have heard about Plain English translations, so what is the difference between Plain and Easy English? Plain English is a way of writing that is simple and clear.
whilst Easy English translations are:
- a way of writing for people who have difficulties reading and understanding the written word,
- includes only essential information,
- uses colours and images to make meaning clear and
- explains difficult words in a glossary.
For more information about Easy English translations and how it can help your desired audience understand your content, please contact our translations team by emailing us at translations@polaron.com.au or by calling on 1300 88 55 61 .