A translation firm which found its feet 15 years ago in the freelance language sector, has officially launched its global brand today with the grand unveiling of its brand new website. The Logical Translations team has already made a name for itself in and around Asia thanks to burgeoning success locally and on a range […]
Routledge now offering free foreign language audio exercises
Whether for business, travel or pleasure the Routledge Colloquial website now makes it easier to discover and learn new languages on the go. Mastering a new language is now hassle-free and you can commit to learning a new language without the need for CD-based audio courses. The new Routledge site offers FREE AUDIO exercises for […]
New Linguistica South Coast Recruitment WebSite
In a bid to meet its ever growing client base’s needs, UK translation agency Linguistica International has launched an in-house recruitment site. Developed to help jobseekers and employers find, advertise and apply for multilingual roles, South Coast based Linguistica Recruitment is part of the company’s commitment to offering clients superlative linguistics services across the globe. […]
Famous Language Faux Pas
Despite their best efforts, people don’t always get it right when they’re trying to communicate in a foreign language. From ordinary individuals to some of the most high-profile companies and public figures, there have been countless examples of language faux pas. Here are some of the most famous, not to mention amusing! Politicians slip up […]
Pangeanic Urges Businesses to Consider Cost of Cheap Translation after World’s Biggest Brands Fall Victim
Biggest Brands Fall Victim has urged any business searching for a translation service to consider the hidden costs of cheap translations before confirming a supplier. The warning comes after a study by mental_floss magazine found even the world’s biggest brands were not immune to lexicon fails, with the likes of Vitaminwater, Umbro. Clairol and the […]
Essex translation company organises 24-hour Bikeathon for charity
Essex based translation company TTC wetranslate Ltd is holding a 24 hour Bikeathon event in Chelmsford, Essex on 13 September 2014. The event is co-hosted by local personal fitness studio, Unique Results. TTC and UR have joined forces to bring the 24 hour Bikeathon to raise money for Translators Without Borders and Kids Inspire, two […]
What is the the importance of being multilingual in today’s international business market?
The language of business for many years has been English. Being academia’s and tourism’s most used language too. Mandarin is the language spoken by the largest amount of people whilst it is long been thought to be Spanish. According to Bloomberg rankings, English remains the top language for business, followed by Mandarin. Surprisingly though Arabic […]
Overseas students opt for language courses in London
London is without a doubt the heart of the UK, the epicentre of British commerce, and one of the few main business capitals of the world. Therefore, it should come as little surprise that every year thousands of students come from overseas to study in London. There are dozens of advantages to studying in London […]
Employers Affected By Lack of Language Skills
A worrying 17% of jobs can’t be filled by employers because of a lack of language skills in the UK a new survey shows. In light of these findings, All Languages, a London based languages, translation and interpreting agency has begun a drive to help job seekers acquire the relevant language expertise that is so […]
Chinese Encyclopaedia to be translated into Tibetan
The Chinese Encyclopaedia is being translated to the Tibetan version, which will be the third national minority language edition of the Encyclopedia. According to the head of the Tibetology studies institute of the University of Tibet, Cedain Zhaxi, the translation is probably to be finished in five years time. Additionally, the publication and translation of […]