Abstract

This document contains recommendations for translating texts into German Easy Language, writing texts in German Easy Language, and designing content in Easy Language. It describes ways to improve the comprehensibility and readability of texts and content for people with learning disabilities and other persons who benefit from Easy Language. This document contains linguistic recommendations on word, sentence, and text level in Easy Language texts, as well as on how to embed these texts in usage situations. It also contains recommendations for the visual design of Easy Language texts. Furthermore, recommendations are given on the use of Easy Language in various media formats. The document describes the process of creating texts and content in Easy Language. Finally, there are recommendations on the necessary qualifications of text creators, reviewers, and designers. This document is intended for all persons involved in the creation of texts and content in Easy Language, as well as for clients. The recommendations in this document can be used for quality assurance and as criteria in tenders.

Begin

2020-02-26

Planned document number

DIN SPEC 33429

Project number

02300294