diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index e3e3915..df00520 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ const value = parseNumber('-8 942,39'); // -> -8942.39 in fr-CA
 
 ## Date/Time Formatting
 
-Dates and times can be formatted in the user's locale using `formatDate`, `formatTime` and `formatDateTime`.
+Dates and times can be formatted in the user's locale using `formatDate`, `formatTime`, `formatDateTime`, and `formatRelativeDateTime`.
 
 Timestamps (milliseconds since the epoch) can be formatted in the user's locale and timezone using `formatDateTimeFromTimestamp`.
 
@@ -173,6 +173,16 @@ Options:
   - **full**: includes timezone. e.g. `'1:25 PM EST'`
   - **medium** or **short**: excludes timezone e.g. `'1:25 PM'`
 
+To format a date/time in relative time, use `formatRelativeDateTime`:
+
+```javascript
+import { formatRelativeDateTime } from '@brightspace-ui/intl/lib/dateTime.js';
+
+const relativeDateTime = formatRelativeDateTime(
+	new Date(2024, 8, 18)
+); // If today is 2024-08-22, -> 'last week' in en-US
+```
+
 ## Date Parsing
 
 To parse a date written in the user's locale, use `parseDate`:
@@ -258,6 +268,102 @@ const separator = getSeparator({ nonBreaking: true }); // -> ',\xa0' in en-US
 Options:
 - **nonBreaking**: a Boolean flag, whether to use non-breaking spaces instead of standard spaces; default is `false`
 
+## Language Localization
+
+The `Localize` class allows text to be displayed in the user's preferred language.
+
+### Resources
+
+Each resource is comprised of a name and a message, which must be provided as a key-value pair in a JavaScript object:
+
+```javascript
+{ myMessage: "This is my message" }
+```
+
+#### Name
+
+Names should succinctly and uniquely describe the text being localized. `camelCase` is recommended, although `snake_case` and `kebab-case` are also supported.
+
+For large projects, resources may be grouped using the `:` character. For example: `parentGroup:subGroup:messageName`.
+
+#### Message
+
+Messages must conform to the [ICU Message Syntax](https://formatjs.io/docs/core-concepts/icu-syntax/) format. It supports features such as: [simple arguments](https://formatjs.io/docs/core-concepts/icu-syntax/#simple-argument), the [`select` format](https://formatjs.io/docs/core-concepts/icu-syntax/#select-format) and [pluralization](https://formatjs.io/docs/core-concepts/icu-syntax/#plural-format).
+
+> **Note:** Avoid using the ICU Message Syntax number, date and time formatting functionality. Brightspace allows customization of how these are localized, so use `formatNumber`, `formatDate` and `formatTime` instead.
+
+### Using `Localize`
+
+Import `Localize` and create a new instance. The `importFunc` option is required. It will be passed a language tag which can be used to fetch resources:
+
+```javascript
+import { Localize } from '@brightspace-ui/intl/lib/localize.js';
+
+const localizer = new Localize({
+	importFunc: async lang => (await import(`../lang/${lang}.js`)).default
+});
+```
+
+Wait for resources to be available before attempting to use them:
+```javascript
+await localizer.ready;
+```
+
+### `localize()`
+
+The `localize()` method is used to localize a message.
+
+If the message contains arguments, provide replacement values in the second parameter:
+
+```javascript
+const helloText = localizer.localize('hello', { firstName: 'Mary' });
+```
+
+### `localizeHTML()`
+
+Rich formatting can be included in messages and safely converted to HTML with the `localizeHTML()` method.
+
+#### Basic Formatting
+
+The following formatting elements are supported out-of-the-box:
+
+* `<p>paragraphs</p>`
+* `line<br></br>breaks` (note the end tag is required)
+* `<b>bold</b>`
+* `<strong>strong</strong>`
+* `<i>italic</i>`
+* `<em>emphasis</em>`
+
+Remember that `<strong>` is for content of greater importance (browsers show this visually using bold), while `<b>` only bolds the text visually without increasing its importance.
+
+Similarly `<em>` *emphasizes* a particular piece of text (browsers show this visually using italics), whereas `<i>` only italicizes the text visually without emphasis.
+
+Example:
+
+```json
+{
+  "myMessage": "This is <b>bold</b> but <em>not</em> all that <strong>important</strong>."
+}
+```
+
+```javascript
+localizer.localizeHTML('myMessage');
+```
+
+### `onResourcesChange`
+Provide an `onResourcesChange` callback function to perform tasks when the document language is changed and updated resources are available:
+
+```javascript
+const localizer = new Localize({
+	onResourcesChange: () => document.title = localizer.localize('pageTitle')
+});
+```
+
+To stop listening for changes, disconnect the instance:
+```javascript
+localizer.disconnect()
+```
+
 ## Developing and Contributing
 
 After cloning the repo, run `npm install` to install dependencies.
diff --git a/lib/localize.js b/lib/localize.js
index 709509d..66259f0 100644
--- a/lib/localize.js
+++ b/lib/localize.js
@@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ export const getLocalizeClass = (superclass = class {}) => class LocalizeClass e
 		const allResources = {};
 		const resolvedLocales = new Set();
 		for (const { language, resources } of localizeResources) {
-			for (const [key, value] of Object.entries(resources)) {
-				allResources[key] = { language, value };
+			for (const [name, value] of Object.entries(resources)) {
+				allResources[name] = { language, value };
 				resolvedLocales.add(language);
 			}
 		}
@@ -80,15 +80,15 @@ export const getLocalizeClass = (superclass = class {}) => class LocalizeClass e
 		this.#connected = false;
 	}
 
-	localize(key) {
+	localize(name, replacements) {
 
-		const { language, value } = this.localize.resources?.[key] ?? {};
+		const { language, value } = this.localize.resources?.[name] ?? {};
 		if (!value) return '';
 
 		let params = {};
-		if (arguments.length > 1 && arguments[1]?.constructor === Object) {
+		if (replacements?.constructor === Object) {
 			// support for key-value replacements as a single arg
-			params = arguments[1];
+			params = replacements;
 		} else {
 			// legacy support for localize-behavior replacements as many args
 			for (let i = 1; i < arguments.length; i += 2) {
@@ -112,9 +112,9 @@ export const getLocalizeClass = (superclass = class {}) => class LocalizeClass e
 		return formattedMessage;
 	}
 
-	localizeHTML(key, params = {}) {
+	localizeHTML(name, replacements = {}) {
 
-		const { language, value } = this.localize.resources?.[key] ?? {};
+		const { language, value } = this.localize.resources?.[name] ?? {};
 		if (!value) return '';
 
 		const translatedMessage = new IntlMessageFormat(value, language);
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ export const getLocalizeClass = (superclass = class {}) => class LocalizeClass e
 				i: chunks => LocalizeClass.#localizeMarkup`<i>${chunks}</i>`,
 				p: chunks => LocalizeClass.#localizeMarkup`<p>${chunks}</p>`,
 				strong: chunks => LocalizeClass.#localizeMarkup`<strong>${chunks}</strong>`,
-				...params
+				...replacements
 			});
 			validateMarkup(unvalidated);
 			formattedMessage = unvalidated;