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Inclusive language basics

A ready-made course, live deck and two surveys for all employees. AhaSlides tracks progress, completion and scores for you. 25 minutes, 6 lessons, 10-question final check. Last reviewed 28 October 2026; not legal advice.

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Course outline at a glance

  • Explain inclusive language as being clear and accurate about people, not a list of banned words
  • Flashcards
  • Quiz
  • Video

  • Apply five rules: describe the role, describe the person only when relevant, use the terms people use for themselves, say what you mean, avoid labels as insults
  • Tabs
  • Quiz

  • Swap common exclusionary or unclear words for clearer ones and explain why
  • Flashcards
  • Quiz

  • Respond well when you get it wrong, or when someone points out a word
  • Sorting activity
  • Matching quiz
  • Fill in the blank

  • Practice
  • Practice
  • Process
  • Scenario
  • Quiz

Final check: 10 questions, 80% to pass

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Question 1 of 3

Why might Sofía skip the job post?

 

"Young", "energetic" and "salesmen" point to a certain age and gender. Plain wording about the actual skills lets more good candidates see themselves in the role.

Lesson 1, Why it matters, teaches this. See the outline

Question 2 of 3

Which sentence follows the "mention a trait only when relevant" rule?

 

The trait has nothing to do with the fix, so leave it out.

Lesson 2, The rules, teaches this. See the outline

Question 3 of 3

Which swap fixes "Native English speaker required"?

 

Fluency is the real requirement. Where someone was born is not.

Lesson 3, Examples, teaches this. See the outline

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Learners earn a certificate

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Inclusive language basics

Completed on12 October 2026
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Style 1 of 6: Standard

Everyone who finishes gets a certificate with their name, the course title and the completion date. Add your own logo, colours and signer.

Three pieces that work together

Learners prepare on their own, you answer questions live, and the surveys tell you what stuck. 6 fields to fill in with your own policy, contacts and locations; each one is highlighted inside the course.

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Completion is tracked for you

Learners sign in to take the course, so every start, finish and score is recorded in AhaSlides. No spreadsheet to keep.

  • Who has finished

    See who has not started, who is in progress and who has completed the course.

  • Every score

    Each learner's result on the 10-question final check, against the 80% pass mark.

  • What landed

    Survey results show what people took away, and the 30-day check-in shows whether they use it.

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6 lessons, about 25 minutes

What learners can do at the end of each lesson. Minutes are an estimate.

  • Lesson 1: Why it matters · 5 min

    Explain inclusive language as being clear and accurate about people, not a list of banned words.

  • Lesson 2: The rules · 4 min

    Apply five rules: describe the role, describe the person only when relevant, use the terms people use for themselves, say what you mean, avoid labels as insults.

  • Lesson 3: Examples · 4 min

    Swap common exclusionary or unclear words for clearer ones and explain why.

  • Lesson 4: Practice · 4 min

    Respond well when you get it wrong, or when someone points out a word.

  • Lesson 5: Apply it: when it goes wrong · 4 min

    Practice · Practice

  • Lesson 6: Final assessment · 4 min

    10 questions, 80% to pass. The result is saved to the learner's record.

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Common questions

Yes. The course, the live deck and both surveys are free. Claiming the template into your AhaSlides account is free too.

Yes. The course is self-paced and online, and the live deck lets you add a live session in the room or online.

At hire (best practice).

All employees.

Record completion in your own LMS or record system, so you can show who finished the course and when.

Yes, everything. Change the wording, swap scenarios for ones from your workplace, add your logo, or remove parts that don't apply.

Your own details, each highlighted inside the course:
  • Company style guide link
  • Job ad template link
  • Reporting channel
  • LMS or record system
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