Easy Language

Easy Language

By CCUV ERASMUS+ Project & capitoEducation
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Easy Language episodes

  • Easy Language in Austria with Marlene Dax (University of Graz)

    In our 6th episode, we talk with Marlene Dax, who is a lecturer and translator at the University of Graz (Austria). Marlene talks about her experience in translating easy-to-understand language in German, her experience with Easy Language in her academic career and her role in the CCUV project.

    If you have any questions to our project or just want to get in touch with us, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

    CCUV stands for "Capito! Compris! Understood! Verstanden!" and under this name, intensive research will be conducted over the next 2 years on the topic of Easy Language in English, French and Italian. Among other things, 5 tools for adult education will be developed to promote comprehensibility and accessibility in the different languages. This is made possible by ERASMUS+ funds.

    In the podcast episode, you’ll learn …

    • how Uni Graz is involved in Easy Language.
    • more about Marlene and how she first got in touch with Easy Language.
    • more about Easy Language at the University of Graz and in Austria.
    • what she expects from the CCUV project.

      • Links:

      • ⁠⁠University of Graz
      • ⁠⁠M⁠⁠ore about this project on our website⁠⁠
      • ⁠⁠ERASMUS+ website
      • ⁠⁠National agency for ERASMUS+ in Austria⁠⁠
      • ⁠⁠Easy-to-understand language⁠


        • 12 min
      • Easy Language in French with Karine Bardary (Com'access)

        In our 5th episode, we talk with Karine Bardary, who is co-founder from Com'access, about the state of easy-to-understand language in France. Karine talks about her experience in translating easy-to-understand language in French, her role in the CCUV project and what she would like to come out of it.

        If you have any questions to our project or just want to get in touch with us, click ⁠here⁠.

        CCUV stands for "Capito! Compris! Understood! Verstanden!" and under this name, intensive research will be conducted over the next 2 years on the topic of Easy Language in English, French and Italian. Among other things, 5 tools for adult education will be developed to promote comprehensibility and accessibility in the different languages. This is made possible by ERASMUS+ funds.

        In the podcast episode, you’ll learn …

        • how Com'access is involved in Easy Language.
        • more about Karine and her work for the French government.
        • more about Easy Language in France.
        • what she expects from the CCUV project.

          • Links:

          • ⁠Com'access
          • ⁠M⁠⁠ore about this project on our website⁠
          • ⁠ERASMUS+ website⁠
          • ⁠National agency for ERASMUS+ in Austria⁠
          • ⁠Easy-to-understand language
            • 16 min
          • Easy Language in Italian with Naomi Brenner (Red Carpet for All)

            In our 4th episode, we talk with Naomi Brenner, who is working for Red Carpet for all, about the state of easy-to-understand language in Italian. Naomi talks talks about her experience in translating easy-to-understand language in Italian, her role in the CCUV project and what she would like to come out of it.

            If you have any questions to our project or just want to get in touch with us, click ⁠here⁠.

            CCUV stands for "Capito! Compris! Understood! Verstanden!" and under this name, intensive research will be conducted over the next 2 years on the topic of Easy Language in English, French and Italian. Among other things, 5 tools for adult education will be developed to promote comprehensibility and accessibility in the different languages. This is made possible by ERASMUS+ funds.

            In the podcast episode, you’ll learn …

            • how the Red Carpet for All is involved in Easy Language.
            • more about Naomi and her work.
            • more about Easy Language in Italian.
            • what she expects from the CCUV project.

              • Links:

              • ⁠Red Carpet for All⁠
              • ⁠M⁠⁠ore about this project on our website⁠
              • ⁠ERASMUS+ website⁠
              • ⁠National agency for ERASMUS+ in Austria⁠
              • ⁠Easy-to-understand language


                • 11 min
              • Easy Language Research in French with Erin McInerney (University of Fribourg)

                In our 3rd episode, we talk with Erin McInerney, researcher at the University of Fribourg, about the state of easy-to-understand language in France. Erin talks to us, when she first gets in touch with easy-to-understand language, her role in the CCUV project and what she would like to come out of it. Also, she shares some interesting insights from her research as a social linguist.

                If you have any questions to our project or just want to get in touch with us, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

                CCUV stands for "Capito! Compris! Understood! Verstanden!" and under this name, intensive research will be conducted over the next 2 years on the topic of Easy Language in English, French and Italian. Among other things, 5 tools for adult education will be developed to promote comprehensibility and accessibility in the different languages. This is made possible by ERASMUS+ funds.

                In the podcast episode, you’ll learn …

                • how the University Freibourg is involved in Easy Language.
                • more about Erin and her research.
                • more about Erin's personal story and her experiences with easy-to-understand-language.
                • more about Easy Language Research in French.
                • how gender-inclusive language works in French.
                • what she expects from the CCUV project.

                  • Links:

                  • ⁠⁠University Fribourg⁠⁠
                  • ⁠⁠M⁠⁠⁠⁠ore about this project on our website⁠⁠
                  • ⁠⁠ERASMUS+ website⁠⁠
                  • ⁠⁠National agency for ERASMUS+ in Austria⁠⁠
                  • ⁠⁠Easy-to-understand language⁠


                    • 18 min
                  • The situation of Easy Language in Ireland with Guillaume Jacquinot (Inclusion Ireland)

                    In our 2nd episode, we talk with Guillaume Jacquinot, Policy Coordinator at Inclusion Ireland, about the state of easy-to-understand language in Ireland. Guillaume talks to us about Inclusion Ireland, his work and his personal story to work for a more inclusive world. He shares his thoughts on how Irish society is becoming more inclusive and that the industry sector has yet to fully realize the potential of accessible language.

                    If you have any questions to our project or just want to get in touch with us, click here.

                    CCUV stands for "Capito! Compris! Understood! Verstanden!" and under this name, intensive research will be conducted over the next 2 years on the topic of Easy Language in English, French and Italian. Among other things, 5 tools for adult education will be developed to promote comprehensibility and accessibility in the different languages. This is made possible by ERASMUS+ funds.

                    In the podcast episode, you’ll learn …

                    • more about the organization Inclusion Ireland.
                    • more about Jacquinot Guillaume and his job at Inclusion Ireland.
                    • more about Jacquinot Guillaume's personal story and his journey to work for an inclusive world.
                    • the situation of Easy Language in Ireland.
                    • more about his thoughts on the evolution in society that everyone should be able to understand.
                    • why he thinks the industry sector is not fully realizing the potential of accessible language.
                    • what he expects from the CCUV project.

                      • Links:

                      • Inclusion Ireland
                      • More about this project on our website
                      • ERASMUS+ website
                      • National agency for ERASMUS+ in Austria
                      • Easy-to-understand language
                        • 10 min
                      • Let's get started! Uschi Semlisch talks about "Leichte Sprache" and the situation of Easy Language in German-speaking countries

                        In our first episode, we talk in detail about the CCUV project and the plans for the next 2 years. Uschi introduces herself, her work at capito and her role as a project manager in the CCUV project. Besides her experience in working with physical accessibility and as a translator for French and Italian, she is now focusing on Easy Language (or "Leichte Sprache") in German-speaking countries. 

                        If you have any questions to our project or just want to get in touch with us, click here.

                        CCUV stands for "Capito! Compris! Understood! Verstanden!" and under this name, intensive research will be conducted over the next 2 years on the topic of Easy Language in English, French and Italian. Among other things, 5 tools for adult education will be developed to promote comprehensibility and accessibility in the different languages. This is made possible by ERASMUS+ funds. 

                        In the podcast episode, you’ll learn …

                        • get to know the project manager Uschi Semlitsch.
                        • more about the CCUV project.
                        • how capito as an expert for easy-to-understand language is involved in the project.
                        • the situation of Easy Language in German-speaking countries.
                        • the situation of Easy Language in Europe.
                        • more about the 5 countries and 4 languages which are part of the project.
                        • why the CCUV project is an international collaboration and includes a variety of approaches.
                        • more about the project goals to evelop new tools for easy-to-read training and accessibility trainings.

                          • Links:

                          • More about this project on our website
                          • ERASMUS+ website
                          • National agency for ERASMUS+ in Austria
                          • Easy-to-understand language


                            • 25 min

                          About Easy Language

                          From the publisher's feed

                          In this podcast we talk about the CCUV-Project. CCUV stands for "Capito! Compris! Understand! Verstanden!". In this ERASMUS+ project we get in touch with other experts for easy to understand language. Together we create guidelines for easy language in German, English, Italian and French. Our hosts for this podcast are Anja and Uschi.