Flesch Reading Ease Score Guide

Score	Difficulty	Grade Level	Best For
90-100	Very Easy	5th grade	Simple instructions, children's content
80-89	Easy	6th grade	Conversational, consumer content
70-79	Fairly Easy	7th grade	Blog posts, marketing copy
60-69	Standard	8-9th grade	Most web content, news
50-59	Fairly Difficult	10-12th grade	Technical content, B2B
30-49	Difficult	College	Academic, legal, scientific
0-29	Very Difficult	College graduate	Professional journals, contracts

Tips for Improving Readability

Shorten sentences: Aim for 15-20 words per sentence. Break up long sentences.
Use simpler words: Replace complex words with simpler alternatives (utilize → use).
Avoid jargon: Unless writing for experts, explain technical terms or avoid them.
Use active voice: "We launched the product" beats "The product was launched by us."
Add subheadings: Break content into scannable sections every 2-3 paragraphs.
Use bullet points: Lists are easier to scan than dense paragraphs.
Write conversationally: Write like you speak. It's more engaging.