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Published On - October 22, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Interpreting, Languages

Desperately Seeking Glaswegian Interpreters

An advert has appeared in the Herald newspaper recruiting Glaswegian interpreters and translators. The successful candidates needed to understand general vocabulary, accent and nuances. The firm told the BBC that so far 30 people had applied for the positions – some of them applied in Glaswegian. ...

Published On - September 22, 2009

Alison Kroulek Language BlogTags: Festival, Language, Languages

Bremen Hosts World’s First Festival of Languages

Bremen, Germany is holding a “Festival of Languages” which started on the 18th September. The festival celebrates all of the world's 6,500 languages. According to this article it is the first of its kind in the world and will last 21 days....

Published On - February 26, 2009

Richard Brooks Interpreting, Language BlogTags: Education, Interpreting, Languages, Learning

Young Interpreters

Today teachers in Britain have to cope with young children who have very little or no grasp of the English language. It is understandably difficult for the children who often misbehave due to the language barriers they face. A school in Devon may have the answer. They have encouraged a small group o...

Published On - October 17, 2008

Alicja Brady Language BlogTags: Languages

820 languages in one country

Which country has the highest number of different languages within its borders? Surprisingly, the answer is not China, India or any other large country. Tiny Papua New Guinea is all of 462,840 square kilometres in size, about as big as the state of California. Despite its small size, it is the most ...