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What is Simplified Technical English?

Formerly known as AECMA Simplified English, Simplified Technical English is an international standard (ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English) that helps to make technical documentation easy to understand.

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Writing in Simplified Technical English

Learn how Simplified Technical English significantly improves text readability and user-friendliness from our industry examples ranging from data protection solutions to consumer electronics. Alternatively, send us some of your documents to qualify for a one-time free STE compliance check.

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Writing in ASD-STE100

ASD-STE100 shortens your product’s time to market by standardising content and improving the rate of content-re-use. Our industry writing samples from the Aerospace & Defence sector will demonstrate exactly how good ASD-STE100 writing should work for you! Alternatively, send us some of your documents to qualify for a one-time free STE compliance check.

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STE training & consultancy

Shufrans TechDocs offers a range of customised ASD-STE100 training solutions and consultancy services that will help you expand your knowledge of Simplified Technical English (STE) writing. Our training workshops cover the fundamental principles of STE writing rules as well as the practical and accurate application of these rules.

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  • I have worked with Frans for a number of years now, first as a collaborator and later, alas, as a competitor. I have no hesitation in recommending him for his abilities as a linguist, polyglot, and technical innovator. In addition, he is an accomplished speaker, and a great salesman for his products. As someone who works closely with the ASD Simplified Technical English writing standard, I have been impressed with the breadth and depth of his knowledge of that subject. He is a world leader in the implementation of Controlled Language processes. So I am very happy to endorse him.
    Rick Wojcik Associate Technical Fellow, Boeing
  • This Simplified Technical English (STE) workshop has equipped me with the right kind of STE knowledge and skill sets to move forward confidently in my role as a technical writing team leader. I am glad that I was able to attend this course!
    Team Leader Technical Writing, Hansem EUG

  • I absolutely enjoyed participating in your course! I came away with a significantly deeper understanding of Simplified Technical English (STE). For the introduction to STE itself, I wouldn't hesitate to give it a perfect score – 10 out of 10! It truly laid a strong foundation for the concepts.

    Out of all the STE rules we covered, rule 5.1 particularly resonated with me. The emphasis on keeping sentences short and concise, with a maximum of 20 words for procedures, makes perfect sense. It definitely streamlines the instructions and improves clarity.

    The STE presentations and exercises we reviewed were also fantastic, and I would rate them a very strong 9 out of 10. They provided a great balance of explanation and practical application, solidifying the learning. Overall, this STE course has been an incredibly valuable experience, and I would absolutely recommend it to all my colleagues! They would undoubtedly benefit from the clear and concise communication techniques emphasized in the course.

    Technical Editor Grundfos
  • No doubt for Frans knowledge of simplified technical English. It's really useful in my job. Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
    Jumadi Timotius Simangunsong Aircraft Engine Maintenance Planning Engineer, GMF AeroAsia
  • Simplified Technical English is an important topic for our industry. I've enjoyed learning about all the rules of STE summarised into bite-sized information over the course of 2 training days. The quality of this training has been exceptional!
    Andreas Herter, Technical Trainer Schindler
  • Frans gave our group of three teams training in Simplified Technical English. He was engaging as a speaker and really made the 2-day training enjoyable and worthwhile. I didn't think we all could use the new ways of writing and thinking that he was teaching, but everyone got on board right away. We continue to use the skills that Frans taught us, with the same type of enthusiasm he brought to the group during training. This was probably the best training I've had at Check Point, in either technical or professional subjects. Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
    Rochelle Fisher Team Leader, Check Point Software Technologies
  • Shumin gave a good introduction to Simplified Technical English. Instead of writing long sentences that are difficult to read, I prefer the STE rule of presenting long sentences in a list that makes it much easier to understand the work that is required to be completed. The STE exercises were pretty engaging, and this is particularly so for day 2 of the rewriting workshop that gave the team a lot of insight into our documentation. Trainees also had the opportunity to replace many unapproved standard English words with STE ones that helped us better appreciate the application of STE rules in a real-world context. This is a training that I have rated 10/10 for.
    Thuraya Al Mehrzi Production Engineer, NIMR Automotive
  • The trainer's delivery was exceptional, making complex material clear and engaging. The masterclass discussions were fast-paced and insightful, reflecting the well-prepared audience. The rewriting workshop was meticulously organized and provided practical application of the principles. Overall, the experience exceeded expectations. The Simplified Technical English Masterclass was highly valuable. It offered directly applicable knowledge, clear presentation, and practical exercises. This transformative course will empower me to create clearer technical documents. I highly recommend it to colleagues." Ampelmann Operations The Ampelmann system is an offshore personnel transfer system which was founded in 2008 as a spin-off of the Delft University of Technology. The motion compensation platform allows access from a moving vessel to offshore structures, even in high wave conditions. Ampelmann currently operates 55 systems worldwide, transferring offshore crew from various types of vessels to offshore oil & gas platforms, offshore turbines, FPSOs, and all other fixed and floating structures at sea.
    Gerard Sollie, Consultant, Certified STE Masterclass Participant Ampelmann Operations
  • I had the pleasure of working alongside Shumin for several projects during her time at the Singapore Aviation Academy. She is what I would call a balanced manager - always keeping a cool head regardless of the obstacles we had faced as a division. Her outstanding abilities include bringing inspiration to her team and her effortless presentation skills.
    Nasuha Rahim Executive, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
  • I find that STE rule 2.1 extremely useful in technical documentation to avoid ambiguity. Rule 3.6 is one of my favorites because you need to master well syntax and language to always avoid passive voice. It was a good excercise, thanks Shumin for this interesting and challenging topic!
    Master's student, TCLoc for Technical Communication & Localisation University of Strasbourg