After years of seeing people struggling to read information, understand content and create clear messages for their audiences, we created the PlainLanguageAcademy.com to help. We also designed it on plain language principles: easy to understand, efficient to navigate and effective to turn into actions. We love how our students participate, interact and give us feedback. Join us for a great learning experience. Enhance existing skills, gain new ones, withe with a fresh, client-centred approach. Enjoy the success.
Our mission
We strive to keep our courses simple and satisfying. We endorse these practices:
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Contact us
Please get in touch by emailing enquiries to: getintouch@plainlanguageacademy.com If you want to connect with an instructor, please put their name in the subject line and they'll get back to you. Looking forward to connecting. Kate |
![]() Meet Cheryl Stephens, Content Developer and Science Supports Plain Language Facilitator I came to plain language in 1989 when I was trying to rationalize and make consistent the template documents of a mid-sized law firm. I could see then that plain language is a best practice for any communicator. Since then I have been sharing, practicing, and contributing to the development of plain language. |
![]() Meet Flora Gordon
Core Course 4: Clear Design I am professionally certified as a graphic designer (CGD) by the Graphic Designers of Canada association. My bachelor’s degree in Communication Design is from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, and I have over ten years of professional experience as a designer. I am passionate about accessible visual communications and enjoy projects where I can work with other communications professionals. |
![]() Meet Nicole
Watson Campbell Advanced Course: Editing for Plainer Legal Writing Nicole is a plain language and editing consultant. She has helped organizations create clear public information on laws, including legal information for the public; and information about health, culture, the environment, and nature. She has spoken to law students and editors about plain language, and dreams of a cell phone contract anyone can understand on first reading. |