Author:
Reichrath Enid,Moonen Xavier
Abstract
AbstractLanguage for all is a method developed in the Netherlands for providing information in such a way that as many intended readers as possible both comprehend and accept this information. Readers include people with a large variety of reading abilities including people with low literacy skills. Language for all can be characterized as a more accessible variant of plain language with some characteristics of easy language.In three studies the comprehension and acceptance of and preference for texts written in Language for all was evaluated, comparing original texts with a version in Language for all.Information written in Language for all was significantly better understood and accepted, and was preferable to the original version.In conclusion, Language for all is a promising effective, inclusive, and comprehensive method to provide information to people with and without low literacy skills. Further research is recommended.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Linguistics and Language,Language and Linguistics
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