2
Apr
2010
Simple English
I’m going to start a new ‘idea auditing’ process for my thoughts. English Wikipedia has a parallel site in a language called Simple English. In the explanation page the quote is “The language is simple, but the ideas don’t have to be“.
The articles are written using a somewhat restricted word list, and it should force me to think clearly about what I really mean.
I’ve found that when I explain something in simple terms, I generally gain a better understanding of it, which allows me to put the richness back in with the complete range of expression offered by unrestricted use of English.
Anyone else up for joining in?