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

Description

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