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Published On - December 1, 2017

Charline Brooks Language BlogTags: Funny

Why I love the UK

Back in the summer of 2004, I left my beautiful homeland of France behind for the prospect of a year in the damp, grey UK. I know what you’re thinking “Why on earth would you do such a thing?” well… picturesque countryside, fantastic hospitality and a pub on every corner (probably called the...

Published On - September 11, 2015

Richard Brooks Inside TrackTags: Funny

15 Words we Need in English

The English language is notoriously bizarre. Meaning that some words simply do not translate. Whether it be Japanese, French or Vietnamese, there are words in other languages that we are yet to have the equivalent of in English. Here are a few of my favourite examples. Sgriob (Welsh) The itchiness t...

Published On - August 27, 2015

Richard Brooks Inside TrackTags: Funny, K International, Website

Our Website is 18 Today

Our website is 18 years old today. Not the content or design I mean it’s been 18 years since we launched the first version of www.k-international.com. This makes me feel old. We had to have the dash because a logistics firm in NYC registered first, something which pains me every time I have to...

Published On - July 29, 2015

Richard Brooks General Interest, Language BlogTags: Funny, Language

The ‘Language’ Behind the Minions

Parents still reeling from the decimation of sanity caused by the soundtrack to ‘Frozen’ will be all too aware of a new plague, as the childless amongst us laugh uncomprehendingly at their misfortune. It is known to a generation as Minionese – the virtually-incoherent language spok...

Published On - June 24, 2015

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Language HumourTags: #Fail, Funny, Google translate

28 Signs we didn’t Translate

Something tells me the translations of the following 28 signs are not quite right. Its was an accident Anyone missed a foot?...

Published On - June 11, 2015

Richard Brooks International Design, Language BlogTags: Funny, Latin

What Does Lorem Ipsum Mean?

At some point in time, almost everyone has encountered text that reads Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet… It’s used all over the place and theories on what it is range from it being a secret illuminati code, to it being complete nonsense. Let’s explore. What does Google Think? Partly fuel...

Published On - April 8, 2015

Richard Brooks Inside Track, Language BlogTags: Conference, Funny

Get Lost in Translation

This blog post has been adapted from a presentation I gave this week to the Key Account Management Club at Cranfield School of Management. I spoke about the importance of professional translation in relation to communication and what can happen when it all goes wrong. It was for an ‘after dinner�...

Published On - March 30, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Funny

What’s your Finnish Name?

Finland’s tourist board has come up with a novel way to promote their country’s tourism prospects: The Finngenerator, a website that automatically turns your given name into a Finnish name. According to the site, “Finland is a country where things are based on nature and old myth...

Published On - November 22, 2013

Richard Brooks Labelling, Language Blog, Language HumourTags: #Fail, Food, Funny, packaging, Retail

10 Food packs we DIDN’T translate

Translating food packaging isn’t easy – we should know because we do over a thousand products a week. These guys have got it so wrong its funny but could you imagine your product on shelf saying something stupid in a different language? Nor could we, give us a call and we’ll sort i...

Published On - August 7, 2013

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Language HumourTags: Funny, German

Does the German Language Sound Angry?

Just like different types of music, each language has its own distinctive sound. French, often described as the “language of love,” could be compared to a soft, seductive ballad. English might be a radio-friendly pop song. But what about German? By reputation at least, the mother tongue ...