📝 Text Simplifier

About Text Simplifier

Text Simplifier is an educational tool designed to help teachers, parents, and content creators make complex text accessible to different age groups. It analyzes readability using established metrics and provides age-appropriate simplifications.

Features

• Readability Analysis: Uses Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level formulas
• Age-Appropriate Levels: From CE1 (6-7 years) to Adult, covering French educational system
• Intelligent Simplification: Replaces complex words, shortens sentences, simplifies structure
• Complexity Detection: Identifies difficult words, long sentences, and passive voice
• Improvement Suggestions: Actionable tips to make your text more readable
• Real-time Statistics: Word count, character count, sentence analysis
• Export Options: Copy simplified text or download as file
• Privacy First: All processing happens in your browser

How to Use

• Step 1: Paste or type your text in the input area
• Step 2: Select the target age group (CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2, Collège, Lycée, or Adulte)
• Step 3: Click "Analyze Text" to see readability metrics and suggestions
• Step 4: Click "Simplify for Target" to get an age-appropriate version
• Step 5: Copy or download the simplified text

Understanding Reading Levels

• CE1 (6-7 ans): Very simple vocabulary, short sentences (5-8 words), present tense
• CE2 (7-8 ans): Basic vocabulary, simple sentences (8-12 words), common verbs
• CM1 (8-9 ans): Expanding vocabulary, moderate sentences (12-15 words), simple compound sentences
• CM2 (9-10 ans): More complex vocabulary, varied sentence structure (15-18 words)
• Collège (11-14 ans): Academic vocabulary, complex sentences, multiple clauses
• Lycée (15-18 ans): Advanced vocabulary, sophisticated structure, abstract concepts
• Adulte (18+ ans): Professional vocabulary, complex ideas, technical terms

Readability Formulas

• Flesch Reading Ease: Score from 0-100. Higher = easier to read. 90-100 = very easy, 0-30 = very difficult
• Flesch-Kincaid Grade: U.S. school grade level needed to understand the text
• Average Sentence Length: Number of words per sentence. Shorter = easier
• Average Word Length: Number of syllables per word. Shorter = easier

Use Cases

• Teachers: Adapt educational materials for different grade levels
• Parents: Simplify news articles, stories, or information for children
• Content Creators: Make blog posts, articles accessible to wider audiences
• Communicators: Create clear parent newsletters, information sheets
• Writers: Check and improve readability of your content
• Translators: Ensure translations match appropriate reading level
• Healthcare: Simplify medical information for patients
• Legal: Make legal documents more understandable

Tips for Better Readability

• Use Simple Words: Choose "use" instead of "utilize", "help" instead of "facilitate"
• Shorten Sentences: Break long sentences into shorter ones (aim for 15-20 words max)
• Active Voice: Use "The cat chased the mouse" not "The mouse was chased by the cat"
• Avoid Jargon: Replace technical terms with everyday language
• Clear Structure: One idea per sentence, logical flow
• Concrete Examples: Use specific examples instead of abstract concepts

Limitations

• Automated simplification may not preserve nuanced meaning in all cases
• Always review simplified text for accuracy and context
• Technical or specialized content may require manual adaptation
• Tool works best with standard French text
• Formulas are estimates; actual readability varies by reader