Try our on-line course lesson by lesson

If you prefer, you can try our on-line course one lesson at a time. This is a great idea if you want a refresher on just one or two topics, or if you don't think you'll have the time to work through the whole course in 30 days. You get 30 days' access to each lesson you subscribe to.

You will also get a free subscription to the introductory lesson What do we mean by 'plain English'? when you subscribe to any other lesson.

You can subscribe to each lesson by clicking on the order now link following its description. Or, if your organisation is paying for your subscription, you can fill

in an order form and we will send you an invoice.

Here are the lessons you can download:

• What do we mean by plain English? Includes the main plain English techniques - free with any other lesson
• Using everyday words. Cut out the jargon and say what you mean. (£17.97 + VAT) order now
• Keeping your sentences short and effective. Learn how to divide your writing into manageable chunks to help your reader digest the message. Includes using 'bullet lists'. (£17.97 + VAT) order now
• Making your writing 'human'. Make your writing personal to grab the interest of your reader and create a good impression of your organisation. (£17.97 + VAT) order now
• Writing 'actively' (using active verbs). Make your writing concise and direct by learning this simple technique. (£17.97 + VAT) order now
• Punctuation and grammar. Master the essentials of these two topics and learn how to avoid some common pitfalls. (£17.97 + VAT) order now
• Putting it all together. Applying plain English to letters and reports, and with some longer exercises to help you practise your new-found skills. (£17.97 + VAT) order now

How does it work?

When you enrol we will send you a user name and password. Then you can access our server and work on the lessons of your choice as many times as you want over the next 30 days. Or you can just enrol for one lesson, and then come back for more when you're ready.

• Paying for yourself - you can enrol here. Once we've processed your credit card details or received your PayPal payment we'll email you a user name and password so you can start using the course. (Click here to see our refunds policy.)
• If your organisation is paying (UK only) - you can enrol here. We will invoice you and email you a user name and password so you can start using the course. Why not talk to your training manager about making the course available to everyone in your organisation?

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