The Reform Office, NALA and Plain English

This month staff from the Reform Office in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform took part in NALA plain English training. The training focused on the main plain English guidelines (writing concisely, using familiar words and using the active voice). It also focused on a selection of trainees' own documents. Staff reported that the training was interesting and useful. This training was delivered as part of the Department's commitment to plain language as outlined in the New Public Sector Reform Plan 2014-2016.

Plain English Training Day

NALA is running a one-day training programme in Dublin on Wednesday 18 June. This training is practical and will help you communicate more clearly with your intended reader. The day runs from 9.30 am to 3 pm. If you would like to book a place, please contact Anne Murphy at amurphy@nala.ie or (01) 412 7901.

Anne will be happy to mail you further information on our training. Please note that you must pay for the course before you attend. Luckily, it is just €120 per person and (€100 if you are from the community and voluntary sector). We look forward to seeing you! Book early as places are limited.

Plain English Training Course 19 March 2014

Time 9.30am to 3.00pm  

Venue 63-66 Amiens St, Dublin 1  

Cost €120 per person (€100 per person for community and voluntary organisations)

Do you want to ensure that you are communicating as clearly and effectively as possible? Are you sometimes frustrated answering the same questions because the information to customers is not clear enough? Do you find it difficult to develop clear reports, policies, promotional, training or web materials? Do you want to get quality training in how best to communicate, provided by leaders in plain English editing and training?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then this course is for you. Book your place for this course online at www.nala.ie (click on upcoming events tab)

If you have queries, please contact Claire O’Riordan or Anne Murphy on (01) 412 7900 or coriordan@nala.ie.