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Writing in clear English: top ten tips

By ⋅ May 25, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Want to write clearly, right from the start? Then you need to plan, write and edit in equal measure. Here are Clear Ink’s top tips for getting your message across.  www.clearink.ie Writing and speaking are tools for communicating a message. That’s it. Yet so many things – jargon, legalese, academic-speak, overly formal or informal language, [...]

Tainted language

By ⋅ June 21, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Old fashioned legalese isn¹t just frustrating to read, it can also lead to some pretty serious misgivings on the part of the people it is meant to serve. Surely it¹s time plain English made its way into our legal and political system.

Frustrated customer speaks out

By ⋅ September 7, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Dear Strong Language, No one understands me! What can I do? I’m a good customer, really I am, but sometimes when my bank, solicitor and other service providers contact me, I feel like they’re talking another language. My post-box is jammed with letters that say things like: “I acknowledge receipt of your letter dated September [...]

Paying for jargon

By ⋅ April 9, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

If you remember the first time you received pocket money, or had a warm coin pressed into your palm by a relative, you’ll remember the thrill of spending it, writes Margaret E. WardIf, like me, you blew it all on sweets down the corner shop, you may also remember the tummy ache that followed. That [...]

Paying for jargon

By ⋅ April 6, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

If you remember the first time you received pocket money, or had a warm coin pressed into your palm by a relative, you’ll remember the thrill of spending it.

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