Taking your message to the world - English for Activists - Listen

Taking your message to the world - English for Activists

Listen now

Description

This week, I am breaking from my normal Business English blog to talk about something really close to my heart: grassroots activism. If you can tell people about your cause in your own language - that's great. But so many of the issues we face are global issues - which means discussing them in the global language of English. Today is basically an introduction - but I will continue on this theme for weeks to come. Let me know what you think! Resources: Marshallsay English - www.marshallsayenglish.com

More Episodes

See all »

Is jargon hurting your ability to communicate clearly?

Abbreviations, acronyms, and nomenclatures can be useful communication tools for people within a group. The downside is that it’s a form of jargon and outsiders often have no idea what you are talking about. Learn why we use jargon and how to use it effectively (or not!) with your audience. Get...

Published 07/29/21

Everyday English

Published 07/29/21

Should we simplify everything we write?

My core belief when it comes to communication is that we should meet people where they are, not where we think they should be. That means texts should be written so the greatest number of people can understand them. Others disagree with this idea. They think that by using overly simple...

Published 07/22/21