Some useful links to external websites of interest
The Academy of Contemporary English
The Academy of Contemporary English, now an independent site, could
never have existed without the commitment and support of the QES. It now aims to provide
a reference for matters of English language that can be referred to as is
"Wikipedia" or "Google" on other matters. Unlike them, however, The
Academy has an e-mail address and stands ready to answer any questions or enter into
correspondence on all aspects of English usage.
The Plain Language Commission
We can help you use plain-English principles to clarify your web and printed
communications.
We work for all kinds of organizations — government departments,
financial services companies, registered social landlords, regulators, ombudsmen, local
authorities, pension schemes, hospital trusts, utilities, telecom companies and
international law firms.
The Plain Language Commission
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