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In partnership with our worldwide network of plain language consultants, sponsors, and partners, we encourage government agencies and businesses to write clear and understandable communication.

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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Put your plain language to the test! Join us on International Plain Language Day for a webinar with experts who'll share what they’ve learned from testing legal information, digital experiences, and consumer products. Sign up: buff.ly/aWCnbaQ October 13 | 1:30p.m. ET #ContentDesign #UserTesting
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
User testing can tell you whether your communication actually works. But how do you fit it into a real project? Find out at our webinar! Our panel will share real-world experience and approaches to overcoming barriers to user testing. October 13 | 1:30 p.m. ET Register now: buff.ly/sNP2VRk
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Simple words. Shorter sentences. Clear organization. The fundamentals make a big difference. In our latest blog post, Eric D. Goodman shares his plain language top ten: practical strategies for making information clearer, more accessible and easier to use. See all 10 tips: buff.ly/DKsgXyA
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
International Plain Language Day is October 13. Celebrate by putting plain language to the test! Join us for our webinar User Testing: Why It Matters, What Gets in the Way, and How to Get Started. October 13 | 1:30-3 p.m. ET $45 members | $75 non-members Learn more and register: buff.ly/yukFl7U
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Being a member of the Center for Plain Language comes with a lot of great benefits, including member pricing on our upcoming webinars: September 16 | The Plain Game Demo – free for members! October 16 | Focused on User Testing buff.ly/iHcXw2f Join us today: buff.ly/6HE2Ykf
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
How do you make plain language training something people actually want to do? Join In-Game Learning co-founders Christopher Balmford and Cinzia Theobald for a live demo of The Plain Game. September 16 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. ET Register: buff.ly/8Kca59u #PlainLanguage #ISO24495 #LearningDesign
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Sometimes, basic is best. In our latest blog post, Center member Eric D. Goodman shares 10 practical ways to make your writing clearer, from choosing simple words to organizing info for readers and testing with real users. Read “Plain Language Top Ten: Making Words Work" here: buff.ly/SmV9vV8
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Every ClearMark winner has a story. Tomorrow, hear the story behind our 2026 Grand ClearMark winner! This webinar, hosted by winners Health Literacy Media, will showcase the work that won top honors and highlight techniques you can use, too. It's not too late to register! buff.ly/J3bSx3C
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Stories. Quizzes. Challenges. Plain language. Here are 2 chances to hear how those pieces come together. Join our September 16 webinar about The Plain Game: buff.ly/TDRhP9s And listen to the Top Of Their Game podcast! buff.ly/0PK3NKK #PlainLanguage #Training #LearningExperience
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
How do you explain big science to small readers? Join Mat Stevens and Diane Webb from Health Literacy Media for a webinar on writing and designing lay summaries to help families understand clinical research. September 3 | 1:30 ET Register today: buff.ly/vVJHWbR #ClinicalTrials #PlainLanguage
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
How do you explain big science to small readers? Join Mat Stevens and Diane Webb from Health Literacy Media for a webinar on writing and designing lay summaries to help families understand clinical research. September 3 | 1:30 ET Register today: buff.ly/vVJHWbR #ClinicalTrials #PlainLanguage
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Good writing is only part of the process. Learn how thoughtful design and reader feedback helped shape the 2026 Grand ClearMark-winning pediatric lay summary. September 3| 1:30-3:00 ET | Online Register today: buff.ly/4XFG9VL #HealthLiteracy #PlainLanguage #UserCenteredDesign
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What if plain language training felt more like a game? Join us September 16 for a live demo of The Plain Game, an interactive training experience built around stories, quizzes, and challenges. September 16 | Free for Center members | $15 for non-members Register: buff.ly/7oAyAPP #PlainLanguage
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plain_language @center-plain.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
What if plain language training felt more like a game? Join us September 16 for a live demo of The Plain Game, an interactive training experience built around stories, quizzes, and challenges. September 16 | Free for Center members | $15 for non-members Register: buff.ly/7oAyAPP #PlainLanguage
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