If you were listening to the radio this morning, you might have heard that today is William Shakespeare’s 451st birthday. This may or may not actually be true! Traditionally, Shakespeare’s birthday is celebrated on April 23rd, but all we really know is that he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. He died on April 23rd, 1616 – possibly(…)
The Plain English Foundation has some terrific examples that show what plain language looks like. It also has information that explains what plain language isn’t. Here are some of the characteristics of bureaucratic government language listed on their web site: Long, complex words Long, unwieldy sentences Impenetrable jargon Passive voice Unnecessary verbiage Padding and pointless detail It(…)
One of the most popular classes offered by Learning Solutions is called Accounting Comes Alive. It explains accounting in a very simple and interactive way, and everyone who has taken this class has found it interesting, engaging, and useful. But there are still some people who say that they can’t possibly understand accounting because they(…)