In Plain English, Please (Writing for an International Audience)

Posted by GlobalReach under Global
From http://www.useglobalreach.com 4791 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on March 23, 2011 8:41 pm

Have you ever run into a communication problem with your international customers, partners, or suppliers? Miscommunication is frustrating and can have costly consequences. As small and medium-sized businesses increasingly interact on a global scale, it's vital to make an effort to adjust your written communications for an international audience. Here are a few simple tips to help.

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Written by m4bmarketing
4785 days ago

Hi Ann-Christin,

This is very good advice and I have to at times remind myself not to write words or expressions that are understood in Australia but not overseas. By the way I am surprised that second to none was interpreted differently.

Susan

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Written by GlobalReach
4785 days ago

Thanks, Susan! Glad to know I'm not the only one surprised by that one. It proves just how challenging writing for international audiences can be.

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Written by lyceum
4788 days ago

Ann-Christin,

Thanks for giving us international readers great advice in plain English! Have you seen Common Craft's video clips, explaining stuff in plain English?

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Written by GlobalReach
4788 days ago

Thanks for the comment, Martin! I hadn't seen their videos, but now I'm going to set aside some time to browse through them. Great resource! Thanks for sharing it.

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