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How Natasha's Law Will Affect Food Packaging in the UK

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June 25, 2019

Why Translation is Vital to Public Health

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Four Ways Language Consultancy Can Supercharge Your International Business

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May 24, 2019

6 Amazing Examples of Language and Technology in Museums

May 16, 2019/0 Comments/in Language Blog /by Alison Kroulek

Whether as a result of increased immigration, increased international travel, or both, museums serve an increasingly multilingual audience. To create exhibits that excite and inform visitors in a variety of languages, some institutions are taking advantage of technologies like QR codes, apps, geolocation, specialised websites and augmented reality. Read on for six amazing examples of […]

The Languages of the European Union

May 9, 2019/0 Comments/in Language Blog /by Alison Kroulek

9 May is Europe Day, a day to commemorate the birth of the European Union and celebrate peace and unity in Europe. To celebrate, here are seven facts about the languages of the EU that organisations need to know to do business there. The European Union has 24 official or working languages. The European Union […]

7 Types of Interpreting Services (and When to Use Them)

May 8, 2019/0 Comments/in Language Blog /by Richard Brooks

Are you looking for an interpreter? Different types of interpreting services are available to suit various business needs. If you’re not sure what type you’ll need, we’ve got you covered. Here are seven types of interpreting services and a rundown of when to use each type: Types of Interpreting Services: Simultaneous Interpreting In simultaneous interpreting, […]

Six Tips To Give Your Bilingual Exhibits Multicultural Appeal

May 1, 2019/0 Comments/in Language Blog /by Alison Kroulek

How can museums make their exhibits more accessible to visitors and to the surrounding community? Often, language is the key. Around 55% of museums and science centres around the world already offer information for visitors in more than one language. Bilingual or multilingual exhibitions help museums better serve their home communities and attract international visitors, […]

E-Learning Localisation: How to Successfully Localise Your E-Learning Content

April 29, 2019/0 Comments/in Language Blog /by Alison Kroulek

Global businesses of all sizes are taking advantage of the power of e-Learning to educate employees, partners and customers around the world. ELearning saves businesses time and money, and it’s more convenient for trainees as well. However, when your trainees speak different languages and come from different cultures, localised content is essential. Even if your […]

8 Important Truths About Copywriting for International Audiences

April 18, 2019/0 Comments/in Language Blog /by Richard Brooks

Copywriting for international audiences is more complicated than you might think at first. Advertising and marketing copy depends on culturally and linguistically-specific factors to motivate the audience to act. For example, clever wordplay is challenging to translate, as is humour. These factors can make it more difficult for international businesses to sell to customers on […]

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