The case for language clarity, with Iva Cheung

Join the Grammar Girl Patreon:   / grammargirl   1191. This week, we talk to Iva Cheung, a plain language expert and editor who has helped shape Canada's accessibility standards. We look at what plain language actually means (it's more than just short words and simple sentences) and why it matters for healthcare, legal rights, and everyday communication. Then we explore cognitive load theory, the expertise reversal effect, and why user testing is the secret ingredient most writers skip. Find more from Iva at http://www.IvaCheung.com. SHARE YOUR FAMILECT Voicemail: 833-214-4475 Speakpipe: speakpipe.com/grammargirl EXTRAS Newsletter: quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe LinkedIn Learning writing courses: j.mp/3oooKmK Books: us.macmillan.com/author/mignonfogarty CREDITS Audio Engineer: Dan Feierabend Director of Podcasts: Holly Hutchings Advertising Operations Specialist: Morgan Christianson Video and Marketing Assistant: Nat Hoopes, Rebekah Sebastian Host: Mignon Fogarty Video Production: Nat Hoopes Podcast Assistant: Maram Elnageeb Theme music by Catherine Rannus. http://www.catherinerannus.co.uk Grammar Girl is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.