Main Page/Introduction facts for kids
This is the front page of the Simple English Wikipedia. Wikipedias are special websites where people work together. They create online encyclopedias in many different languages. Here, we use Simple English words and grammar.
The Simple English Wikipedia is for everyone! It helps children and adults who are learning English. There are 6,695 articles on this Wikipedia. All the pages are free to use. They are published under special licenses that let you share and change them. These are the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License 3.0 and the GNU Free Documentation License.
You can help make this Wikipedia better! You can change pages or create new ones. To learn how, read the help pages and other useful pages. If you have questions, you can ask them at Simple talk.
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What is Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a huge online encyclopedia. It is written by volunteers from all over the world. Anyone can edit most articles. This means it's always growing and getting better! Wikipedia aims to share knowledge freely with everyone.
How is Simple English Wikipedia Different?
The Simple English Wikipedia uses easier words and simpler sentences. This makes it perfect for people who are learning English. It's also great for young readers. We explain complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
Who Uses Simple English Wikipedia?
Many different people use this website.
- Students who are learning English.
- Children who want to learn new things.
- Adults who are improving their English skills.
- Anyone who prefers information presented simply.
How Can You Help?
You can become a part of our community! Helping out is easy and fun.
Editing Pages
You can improve existing articles. Maybe you see a mistake, or you can add more information.
- Look for the "edit" button on any page.
- Make your changes in the editing box.
- Write a short note about what you changed.
- Click "Save changes."
Creating New Articles
Do you have a topic you know a lot about? You can write a new article!
- Make sure the topic is important and interesting.
- Use Simple English words and short sentences.
- Add facts and details.
- Link to other related articles.
Learning the Rules
Before you start, it's good to learn how things work here.
- Read the help pages to understand editing.
- Check out how to write articles in Simple English.
- If you need help, ask questions at Simple talk. Our community is friendly and ready to assist you.
Why is Wikipedia Free?
All the information on Wikipedia is free for everyone. This is because of its special licenses. These licenses mean you can read, share, and even change the content. You just need to say where it came from. This idea helps knowledge spread around the world.
