Use easy to understand language

• When text exceeds the reading level of lower secondary education (approximately 9 years of schooling), provide an alternative version that is easier to understand.

• Alternatively, offer supplemental content such as audio, illustrations, or a summary that conveys the same information in a simpler form.

• A technical article is accompanied by a summary or simplified version explaining the key points in plain language.

• Complex legal documents are provided with a plain-language summary or audio version.

• An educational website offers both detailed articles and simplified overviews with visual aids for younger audiences.

• Names, titles, and specific jargon that are essential to the content may not need to be simplified.

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• Use short, clear sentences and avoid jargon.

• Break up large blocks of text into smaller paragraphs or bullet points.

• Write in a conversational tone and use active voice.

• Include visuals like diagrams or infographics to aid understanding.

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• Review the text to ensure that the simplified version is available for content that is complex or above a lower secondary education reading level.

• Verify that the simplified content is genuinely easier to understand and meets the reading level criteria.

• Check for the availability of alternative formats such as summaries, audio, or visual aids.