Olympics Archives

Published On - July 30, 2021

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Olympics

7 Fun Facts About Translation at the Olympics

Since the birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1894, the event has grown from a mere 24 countries to over 200. As you might have guessed, the linguistic challenges involved are tremendous. Finally, after a year of delays due to COVID, the 2020 Olympic Games have begun in Tokyo, Japan. ...

Published On - June 30, 2012

Agnieszka Animucka Game and App, Language BlogTags: iPhone, Olympics

A Translation App for the Olympics

As the 2012 Summer Olympics kick off and London prepares for the onslaught of foreign visitors, a new iPhone app is being released to make it easier for all of those people to communicate. The app, called VoiceTra4U-M, works for both telephone conversations and face-to-face conversations in 13 diffe...

Published On - January 26, 2011

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Olympics

Shakespeare at the 2012 Olympics

William Shakespeare's 38 plays are all going to be performed in a different language to mark the 2012 London Olympics. Check this post out now!...

Published On - February 23, 2010

Alison Kroulek Language BlogTags: canada, Olympics

Too much French at the Olympics?

The Olympics are supposed to be about mutual respect and harmony. However, the games that bring the world together are reigniting a long-simmering cultural feud in Canada. Canada is officially bilingual; French and English are both official languages. But, the Opening Ceremony left some French-speak...

Chicago Overcome Olympic Translation Problem

Published On - March 17, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Olympics

Chicago Overcome Olympic Translation Problem

Chicago is bidding to host the 2016 Olympics but they have had to change their official slogan from ‘Stir The Soul’ to ‘Let Friendship Shine’ over problems with mistranslation in some countries....