Module 1: Writing with plain English
Lecturing
Please watch the video for what plain English is, using the link below (VIDEO DURATION, 3.32 Minutes):
Please watch the video for some basic tips to write with plain English (Tip 1,2 and 3) using the link below (VIDEO DURATION, 5.40 Minutes):
Please watch the video for some basic tips to write with plain English (Tip 4,5, 6 and 7) using the link below (VIDEO DURATION,4.00 Minutes):
Please watch the video for what to do next when your writing is completed using the link below (VIDEO DURATION,1.29 Minutes).
Activity 1: Simplifying the given sentences with plain alternatives
EN- Edit the following sentences with plain English. Try to make at least one change in each sentence to make them simpler for the reader. You should start with the phrases in bold. You can use the plain English wordlist attached below.
TR- Aşağıdaki her bir cümleyi daha yalın hale getirmek için yalın İngilizce kullanarak revize ediniz. Koyu yazılan ifadeler ile başlayabilirsiniz. Aşağıda eklenmiş olan yalın İngilizce kelime listesinden yararlanabilirsiniz.
1. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult to see this movie.
2. As a consequence of being in the hospital, the manager’s daughter decided that she wanted to become a nurse following her graduation.
3. The secretary opened it to confirm her presumption regarding the meeting.
4. The conference was called off due to the fact that the chairperson had a bad headache.
5. His dark suit was inappropriate for the casual atmosphere.
6. The difficulties women encounter in most workplaces partly explain why so many of them are avoiding from working.
7. Doctors have initiated a series of tests to determine the cause of the problem.
8. The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats.
9. Most women will be offered an ultrasound scan during pregnancy, although it's not needed
10. Leaflets giving details about the conference are available on request.
Activity 2: Suggesting plain English alternatives for the given e-mail
EN- Suggest revisions for the following e-mail to make it simpler for the reader using plain English. You are supposed to make changes using plain words as many as you can. You can use the wordlist below for plain alternatives.
TR- Aşağıdaki e-postayı okuyucu için daha kolaylaştırmak için yalın İngilizce revizyonlar öneriniz. Mümkün olduğunca fazla değişiklik yapmaya çalışınız. Aşağıdaki yalın İngilizce kelime listesinden yararlanabilirsiniz.
Sub: Business Introduction
Dear Mrs Couplet,
I would like to introduce our organization Whole Corner Cleaning Limited that specializes in the business of providing cleaning services to various office premises and houses.
We have been specializing in this business for the last ten years. Our client list includes reputed organizations in the city. We not only provide cleaning services but also plumbing service and cleaning of the drains. Our clients have been satisfied with our service and we have never received a single complaint since the inception of the business. It would be a great honor for our firm to do business with you and that will add another reputed organization in our client list.
I would be highly grateful if you consider our firm for providing a cleaning service to your office premises and houses. I am also attaching a word file stating our quotation. In case of any further query, you can mail us or call us at 03045-2233-945493. You can also get further detail upon your request at the following e-mail; davidyasel@gmail.com
Best Regards,
MacManaman Lohan
General Director
Whole Corner Cleaning