The Language Blog

Published On - December 19, 2019

Surinder Singh Inside Track, Labelling, Retail InformationTags: packaging, Retail

International Packaging Regulations After Brexit

After a stormy three years, it appears that Brexit is finally set to become reality. The UK is expected to formally withdraw from the EU on 31 January 2020. Free trade agreements will come later. With the details of these agreements still unclear, international trade is facing a period of uncertai...

Published On - December 17, 2019

Surinder Singh LabellingTags: compliance, general merchandise, labelling

General Merchandise Labelling: An International Checklist

You’ve heard the saying “It’s what inside that counts”. When it comes to exporting products, that’s not entirely true. General merchandise labelling matters, and if your products are labelled with incorrect information or missing required information, you won’t be able to sell them in yo...

Published On - December 10, 2019

Richard Brooks Labelling, Retail

4 Examples of Badly-Translated General Merchandise Packaging

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Published On - December 10, 2019

Alicja Brady Uncategorized

7 of the Strangest Idioms from Around the World

Idioms are commonplace in almost all languages. But what may seem a normal thing to say in one country, can seem utterly bizarre when translated into another language. Some of those translations are hilarious, whilst others are downright strange. So whether the cat has got your tongue or something h...

Everything You Need to Know About Interpreting

Published On - November 27, 2019

Lucy Peach Accessibility Services, Interpreting, Sign Language

Everything You Need to Know About Interpreting

This article will help you learn more about what interpreters do and why they’re important, better understand your options and choose an interpreting service that will help you achieve your organisational goals....

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 - October 9, 2019

Surinder Singh Interpreting, Medical TranslationTags: medical interpreting

Medical Interpreting: What You Need to Know

What is medical interpreting? And why is it important? Medical interpreters interpret conversations between doctors, carers, clinicians, and patients in a medical setting. Medical interpreting is a specialised discipline. Having a casual understanding of both languages being spoken does not make som...

Published On - October 9, 2019

Gemma Brackenbury InterpretingTags: BSL, interpreter etiquette, Interpreting

How to Work With an Interpreter: An Insider’s Guide

So, you need to hire an interpreter, do you? If you’ve never used one before, you might not be quite sure how to work with an interpreter. In fact, you probably have some questions about what to expect and how to act. That’s okay – any seasoned interpreter will tell you it’s quite common...

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...

Published On - September 25, 2019

Gemma Brackenbury Interpreting, LegalTags: Interpreting, legal interpreting

The Importance of Legal Interpreting

What is legal interpreting, and why does it matter? The goal of the legal system is supposed to be to uncover the truth. When the people involved can’t understand each other, the system breaks down. That’s why legal interpreting plays such a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that justice ...