Online
How to write clearer emails with a simple plain English technique
In this webinar, learn how to write better emails using the practical and simple MADE technique. Learn about tone and how to change it depending on who you’re emailing.
View the video “How to write clearer emails” 26Ten webinar recording, presented by plain English trainer Lea McInerney, and use the free downloadable worksheet (PDF, 2MB).
Writing in plain English for parents and carers
Writing in plain English for parents and carers is a free practical introduction to plain English basics that can be completed in your own time. This short, self-paced online course is aimed at teachers and others who communicate with parents and carers but is useful for all. Delivered as a series of seven short videos and exercises it can be completed in chunks or the full course takes about an hour.
Workshops
Plain English Workshop
26Ten’s experienced trainers will lead you through five steps to clear communication using slides, videos, writing and interactive activities.
This skills-based workshop runs for three and a half hours, and participants receive a copy of Communicate Clearly: A guide to plain English from 26Ten (PDF, 3MB) and a 26Ten plain English workbook.
You can join a public plain English workshop, or alternatively contact us to book a workshop for your organisation.
Writing Student Reports in Plain English
On request, we also offer a two-hour workshop for teachers who write school reports and those who are responsible for proof-reading and approving student reports. In this workshop you will learn how to make sure parents and carers understand the content of your school reports, and some quick tips about how to structure information and language for use in school reports.
Email us at email@26ten.tas.gov.au for more information.
Literacy awareness
If you are interested in our one-hour literacy awareness workshop, head to our adult literacy and numeracy in Tasmania page to find out more.
