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 

Register for Wednesday, March 18, 10 AM – 12 PM (noon) 
Register for Wednesday, April 22, 1 – 3 PM

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.

This event is open to all. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact oaic@extension.wisc.edu. Make your request 25 days before the event. There is no added cost to you for these services.