K International, Author at K International

Published On - January 26, 2022

K International Business, case study, RetailTags: Business, Retail, Translation

Working with Marks & Spencer

If you’re considering collaborating with us on an upcoming project then you might be interested to know more about the projects we’ve successfully worked on in the past. Following our successful work with a number of other leading UK retailers, Marks & Spencer approached us to assist them wi...

Published On - November 30, 2021

K International Language BlogTags: language services, language translations, localisation, Transcreation

7 Elements to Consider for Your Language Translation Project

Language translation is becoming a much-in-demand service due to factors including globalisation, legal and regulatory requirements, Brexit, technology developments etc. We’ve identified seven key areas to focus on when planning your project. What is The Purpose of the Project? The purpose ...

How to format your research interview transcripts with free templates set against a background of two people sitting at a table having a conversation over a laptop

Published On - October 15, 2021

K International TranscriptionTags: Academic transcription

How To Format Your Research Interview Transcripts (with FREE Templates)

Proper formatting is an important part of preparing research interview transcripts for analysis and publication. It ensures you have a clean, well-organized document to work with. If you’re not sure how to format your research interview transcripts, we’re here to help. Here’s a run...

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Published On - August 19, 2021

K International Uncategorized

How to Help Afghan Interpreters and Translators

Afghan interpreters who worked with US and NATO forces need immediate assistance. Even before the US withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, these translators and interpreters were in mortal danger from the Taliban. In fact, at least 300 of them have been killed since 2001. Now, that danger has multip...

Published On - August 17, 2020

K International Social Media, Website Localisation

The Multilingual Web

More than one million new internet users are added each day. Many of them speak English as a second language or not at all. As a result, we're rapidly moving from an "English-first" internet to a more diverse multilingual web. This will create new challenges and new opportunities for businesses of a...

The difference between translation and localisation

Published On - June 29, 2020

K International Website Localisation

The Difference Between Translation and Localisation

What’s the difference between translation and localisation, anyway? If you’re dipping your toes into the world of cross-border trade or international e-commerce, you’ve probably heard those words thrown around quite a bit. And you might think they’re interchangeable. But they...

Published On - May 13, 2020

K International Website Localisation

Website Localisation Guide: 7 Recommendations For Success

Does your business have international appeal? Are you ready to seek out customers across borders? Website localisation is an important step to building a global business. But it takes more than just the press of a button to translate your site effectively. Here are 7 guidelines you need to know befo...

How to Find Coronavirus Information In Different Languages

Published On - March 25, 2020

K International Medical TranslationTags: coronavirus, COVID-19, public health

How to Find Coronavirus Information in Different Languages

COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, is now officially a worldwide pandemic. Accurate, accessible information is our best weapon against this illness. Translation has the potential to make lifesaving information available to more people, but poor-quality translation can lead to...

Published On - November 6, 2019

K International InterpretingTags: Interpreting, medical interpreters, medical interpreting

Mental Health Interpreting: 5 Reasons Interpreters Are Important

Language access is vital in any clinical setting. Mental health is no exception, but it does present unique challenges for interpreters and patients alike. Here are five reasons mental health interpreting is so important. Mental health interpreting increases access to care. Whether it’s an eme...

Published On - September 27, 2019

K International InterpretingTags: interpreter apps, Interpreting, interpreting technology, Video Remote Interpreting

Interpreter Apps: How to Smash Language Barriers With Technology

People have been devising ways around language barriers for as long as those barriers have existed. Interpreter apps are the latest example of interpreting technology. These apps come with a seductive promise: no more struggling with phrasebooks, no more awkward games of charades. Your trusty smar...