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6 Facts About Welsh Translation Organisations Need to Know

Published On - March 5, 2019

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Translation, WelshTags: Welsh

6 Facts About Welsh Translation

1 March was St. David’s Day in Wales. This day is the feast of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. However, it’s also traditionally a celebration of Welsh language and Welsh culture. With that in mind, here are six facts about Welsh translation organisations need to know. Over 70...

Published On - December 7, 2015

Mary Ravenna Government, Language Blog, WelshTags: Welsh

The Welsh Language Act

Since its conception in 1993 the Welsh Language board has rallied thousands in support of the increased usage of the Welsh language. So much so that the UK Government has ratified the European Charter for Regional or Minority languages in respect of Welsh and they have ruled it to be one of the lang...

Published On - November 16, 2015

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Catalan, German, Icelandic, Welsh

5 Languages Spoken in Surprising Places

You expect people to speak Welsh in Wales, but what about in Argentina? Would it surprise you to find out there are entire Welsh-speaking communities in Patagonia? It’s true! Read on to learn more about five languages spoken in surprising places. Welsh in Patagonia In 1865, a group of 153 Wels...

Welsh Theatre Gets Its Own Translation App

Published On - August 2, 2014

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: apps, Theatre, Welsh

Welsh Theatre Gets Its Own Translation App

Want to watch a play in Welsh but can’t speak the language? There’s now an app for that. Theatre Genedlaethol Cymru has announced that they will be releasing a smartphone app called Sibrwd, which means Whisper in Welsh. Traditionally, the theatre industry has relied on subtitles for tr...

Published On - February 27, 2014

Richard Brooks Language Blog, WelshTags: Machine Translation, Welsh

Microsoft Translator, Now in Welsh

Good news for the Welsh language this week: Microsoft Translator is now available in Welsh. Microsoft Translator provides a variety of translation tools for individuals and businesses, as well as a machine translation API for developers. The Welsh version of Microsoft Translator is a joint project b...

Published On - February 6, 2013

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Welsh

A Welsh Play in London

According to the 2011 UK Census, the number of Welsh speakers has fallen slightly since 2001, even in Wales itself. With that in mind, you might be forgiven for thinking that putting on a Welsh-language play in the middle of London would be a losing proposition. Aled Pedrick hopes to prove you wrong...

Published On - January 9, 2013

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Welsh

Stroke Victim Wakes Up Speaking Welsh

It’s common for strokes to affect the regions of the brain that govern language processing. Stroke victims often struggle with difficulty speaking. Sometimes, these difficulties manifest themselves in surprising ways. For example, 81-year-old Alun Morgan of Bath spent most of his life speaking...

Published On - December 11, 2012

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Welsh

Welsh Translation Service

Leaders in Welsh Translation K International, a leading UK based translation company, has over 25 years of success working with the Welsh language. We assist many UK Government departments and corporate entities with their Welsh translation requirements. Why Translate into Welsh? Due to an increase...

Published On - November 17, 2012

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Welsh

Welsh Language in the News

For a language that was once in decline, Welsh has been in the news quite a bit lately. Here’s a quick summary of what’s been keeping it in the headlines: Welsh Language Bill Passed and Signed The Official Languages Bill, designed to ensure that English and Welsh are treated equally by t...

Published On - November 7, 2012

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Welsh

A Welsh Translation for Sherlock Holmes?

82 years after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s death, there’s no doubt that his famously logical detective has left a mark on the world. The Sherlock Holmes stories have inspired countless adaptations and have been translated into 76 different languages. However, they’ve never been transl...