Clear writing in EN, NL, DE & FR — CEFR B1 default, anchored in established plain-language guidelines
We rewrite complex government, healthcare and legal documents into plain English at CEFR B1 by default, anchored in established plain-language guidelines such as the UK Plain English Campaign and the US Federal Plain Language Guidelines. The legal and factual substance stays fully intact — only the surface form is made accessible.
Plain language is not simplification. It is a professional discipline in which sentence structure, vocabulary and layout are reworked so that every reader can follow the text — while the legal and factual substance stays fully intact. We work to CEFR B1 as the default reading level, with A2 or C1 available on request.
Our plain-language specialists rewrite complex documents into accessible writing at CEFR B1 level — the reading level that maps to the broad adult population. On request we work at A2 (for specific audiences such as readers with limited literacy or non-native speakers) or C1 (for specialist readerships). Every rewrite is checked for legal and factual accuracy: you receive a document that is more readable, without the legal validity or substantive correctness coming under pressure. Plain language is in particularly high demand in the government and public sector.
Our core plain-language languages are English, German, French and Dutch. For broader public-sector audiences we also deliver in Arabic, Turkish, Polish and Tigrinya — the languages most often requested for citizen-facing communication.
We start with an audience analysis: who reads this document, what reading level is required, what prior knowledge can we assume? This frames the rewrite and the target reading level (typically CEFR B1).
Our plain-language specialist flags the complexity in the source: long sentences, passive constructions, jargon, abbreviations, abstract phrasing and unclear cross-references are all marked up before the rewrite begins.
The document is rewritten with active sentences, plain vocabulary, a logical structure and clear headings. The substance — legal, medical or factual — stays fully intact. Only the surface form is made accessible.
The revised version is benchmarked for readability (B1 by default) and, where the audience is critical, reviewed by a representative reader. A subject specialist verifies that legal or technical accuracy is preserved.
You receive the plain-language version alongside the original, so the changes are immediately auditable. On request we attach a readability report with the metrics behind the rewrite.
Clear writing is not a luxury. It is the baseline requirement for communicating with citizens, patients and consumers. Our specialists know the recurring pitfalls of bureaucratic and clinical writing, and rewrite documents that everyone can follow — without putting legal validity under pressure.
From CEFR B1 as default to subject-matter review — our plain-language approach pairs accessibility with substantive accuracy.
We work to CEFR B1 by default — the reading level that fits the broad public. Lower (A2) is available for accessibility audiences, higher (C1) for specialist readerships. The target level is agreed before we begin.
Plain language is not simplification. The legal, medical or factual substance stays fully intact — only sentence structure, vocabulary and layout are made accessible. We never trade accuracy for readability.
Plain-language rewriting in English, Dutch, German and French as core languages. For broader public-sector communication we also deliver in Arabic, Turkish, Polish and Tigrinya. Other languages on request.
Our plain-language specialists have proven experience in government, healthcare and consumer-legal communication — and know the recurring pitfalls of bureaucratic and clinical writing.
Every plain-language assignment runs through the same fixed process — analysis, rewrite, readability check and side-by-side delivery.
A selection of recent work — from municipal letters and hospital leaflets to consumer-friendly terms and conditions.
Government · Local A mid-sized municipality had 40 standard letters (decisions, rulings, applications) rewritten to CEFR B1. Citizen complaints about “unintelligible mail” fell by 60% after the new templates went live.
Healthcare · Patient communications A hospital network had patient leaflets and pre-treatment instructions rewritten in plain language, in both English and Dutch — for a mixed national and international patient base.
Telecom · B2C A telecom operator had its terms and conditions rewritten for consumers — legally binding, but readable. Their legal team verified that every right and obligation remained unchanged.
We rewrite every document type where accessibility matters — from policy notes to patient leaflets.
What clients say about working with Ecrivus — from government communications to healthcare and consumer-facing documentation.
Certified translations for our international cases are delivered quickly and carefully. Our project manager knows our account inside out.
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Last updated: May 2026
