Who are we?

Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) is the international association for plain language supporters and practitioners around the world. Our growing network includes members from over 30 countries working in clear communication in at least 15 languages.

What is plain language?

A communication is in plain language if its wording, structure, and design are so clear that the intended audience can easily find what they need, understand what they find, and use that information.

News

Call for nominations for PLAIN’s two awards

Nominations are open for PLAIN’s two international awards, the Christine Mowat Plain Language Achievement Award and the Cheryl Stephens Innovation Award.

Please submit your nomination to awards@plainlanguagenetwork.org by June 1, 2019.

Submit your proposal for Oslo

The deadline for submitting your proposal to the PLAIN 2019 conference is the 15th of February. The conference theme is “Clear communication – clear results”.

PLAIN elects new president

Margrethe Kvarenes of Norway was elected the new President of PLAIN by the members of the organization’s board. Margrethe thanked her predecessor, Joanna Richardson of Argentina, for her wonderful service to PLAIN during her tenure.