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Published On - September 1, 2017

Richard Brooks Culture, Language BlogTags: Travel

11 Foreign Phrases to Stop Using Right Now

Some English speakers love peppering their speech with foreign phrases. We think it sounds sophisticated. But here are 11 foreign words and phrases that don’t go over quite as well in their home languages. Let’s all agree to stop using them now. Phrases to Avoid in French Bon Appétit!&n...

Published On - March 9, 2016

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: China, Holiday, Travel

Notes from Hong Kong

This week we have an interesting piece for the language blog from one of our exceptional team members, Liz Kim. After a whirlwind tour of Hong Kong, here’s Liz’s write up of the attractions she encountered in one of the world’s most impressive cities. Over to Liz… Hong Kong i...

Published On - July 30, 2015

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Festivals, Travel

Unusual Festivals From Around the World

The world can be a strange place, take a look at some of these unusual festivals taking place all around planet Earth. There’s are so many more, so if you’ve been to, or know of, any we’ve missed let us know in the comments at the end and we’ll set about building the greate...

Published On - February 23, 2015

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: apps, Holiday, Language, Travel

Top 3 Language Translation Traveller Apps

In today’s digitally connected age we are fortunate to have connectivity and access to our smartphone/tablet of choice virtually everywhere we travel. Regardless of location, in most instances, we will be able to utilise our smartphones and tablets in some capacity. One of the advantages of th...

Published On - February 1, 2015

Richard Brooks Inside TrackTags: China, Translation, Travel

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Chinese New Year, a festive event celebrated by people all around the world (the image above was taken in Yokohama, Japan). As you may well know, the Chinese New Year is represented by one of 12 different animals which cycle annually, the sheep, the monkey, the rooster, the dog, the pig, the rat, th...

Published On - July 10, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: apps, Travel

Muuzii: Accurate Translation for Travelers

If you’re looking for a translation app to travel with you, there’s no shortage of contenders. Translation apps are easier to use than a clunky phrasebook, and many of them can do cool things like translate text from pictures and translate text to speech. However, the vast majority (if...

Published On - January 28, 2014

Agnieszka Animucka Language BlogTags: Google translate, Travel

Travelling with Google Translate

Going travelling? Rich recently covered why you might be wary about using Google Translate for business materials, but what about personal travel? Google Translate’s mobile apps promise to replace bulky phrasebooks and time spent memorizing key phrases with instant, real-time automatic transla...

Travel Photography A simple guide for the social media crowd

Published On - August 6, 2013

Richard Brooks Inside Track, MarketingTags: Holiday, Languages, Travel

A Simple Guide for Travel Photography

Most people take a camera with them on their travels, whether it’s a phone, a compact or a full blown DSLR. Holiday photography is now easily accessible to the wide majority, even if just to relive a few memories or to make your Facebook contacts jealous....

Published On - March 19, 2013

Richard Brooks Inside TrackTags: English, Holiday, Japan, Translation, Travel

A Gaijin in Tokyo

In our last article, Alison noted how lazy we Brits are when it comes to getting a handle on the native language when preparing to travel abroad. From my own experience, I’ve seen just how extensive this can be and I’m guilty as charged. In both 2011 and 2012, I travelled to Tokyo for a [&he...

Published On - December 10, 2010

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Christmas, Travel