Plain Language

Introduction to Plain Language:
Make Your Communication Clear, Inclusive, and Impactful

Free Professional Development Opportunity
Join us for an interactive training where you’ll discover practical strategies, from choosing the right words and fonts to refining grammar and testing with real users. Gain tools to connect effectively with both native and nonnative English speakers—quickly and confidently.

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Training and Tools to Communicate Effectively

Make your communication clear, inclusive, and impactful

Gain tips on the best formatting and organization strategies

Choose the right words and right typefaces

Explore tools to connect effectively with both native and nonnative English speakers

Plain Language Training Opportunities

Fall and Spring Classes

Open to anyone in Wisconsin who wants to learn about plain language.

2-hour training scheduled twice every Spring and Fall

Virtual live instruction with activities

Facilitated by Beth Gaytan, English Language Trainer at UW-Madison Cultural Linguistic Services

Group Trainings

Open to small groups and teams primarily in Outagamie and Winnebago counties. Limited availability.

2-hour training scheduled to meet your group’s availability

Combines videos and group activities, in person or a live virtual meeting

Facilitated by Mia Ljung, Community Development Extension Educator

Contact Us

Questions? Contact Mia Ljung, Community Development Educator, Outagamie & Winnebago Counties, at mia.ljung@wisc.edu.