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Interpreter Spotlight: Meet Anastassiya, a Russian Interpreter

In this interview, Russian interpreter Anastassiya Feber reflects on her journey into the profession, sharing her experiences and insight for those considering a career in interpreting. How long have you worked as an interpreter? I have been working exclusively as an interpreter since 2022, when I joined thebigword. However, I had previously worked as an…

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thebigword Named Among West Yorkshire’s Top 100 Private Companies And One Of The Region’s Fastest-Growing Businesses

thebigword Group is proud to announce it has been named in the West Yorkshire LTD 2026 report, published by Grant Thornton UK LLP, both as one of West Yorkshire’s Top 100 privately owned companies by turnover and as one of the region’s 25 fastest-growing businesses, ranked #18 by three-year EBITDA CAGR. The dual recognition reflects…

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Interpreter Spotlight: Meet Shireen, a Telugu & Urdu Interpreter

For more than five years, Shireen Begum has been a voice bridging language gaps for people in some of life’s most important moments. As a Telugu and Urdu interpreter, she has worked everywhere from medical appointments to legal hearings. Here, Shireen opens up about her path into interpreting and the lessons she’s learned along the…

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Interpreter Spotlight: Meet Deniz, a Turkish and English Interpreter

Deniz Atalar is a valued member of our freelance linguist network and an accomplished interpreter with more than five years of experience. In this interview, she offers advice for aspiring linguists, reflects on the realities of the profession, and sheds light on some of the key challenges interpreters encounter. How long have you worked as…

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thebigword secures new language services contract with Thames Valley Police

thebigword is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract to provide interpreting and translation services for Thames Valley Police, marking the company’s first significant police contract win in the past five years. The contract builds on thebigword’s strong track record of supporting law enforcement and public sector organisations nationwide, delivering fast,…

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Interpreter Spotlight: Meet Yussuf, a Somali, Swahili and English Interpreter

Meet Yussuf Poly, one of the talented interpreters in our freelance linguist community. With over six years of professional experience interpreting Swahili, Somali, and English, Yussuf offers valuable insight into what it’s like to build a career in interpreting. In this article, he shares his advice for aspiring linguists, reflects on the realities of the…

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thebigword Strengthens Global Standards with Renewed ISO Certifications and Two New Certifications in 2025

thebigword is proud to announce the successful renewal of six internationally recognised ISO certifications, reaffirming the company’s commitment to excellence in quality, security, environmental responsibility and professional language services.   Alongside these renewals, thebigword has also achieved two new certifications in 2025, further strengthening its position as a global leader in both interpreting and translation services.  Through a…

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Stand for Children Case Study

Stand for Children is a US national, not for profit education advocacy organisation that empowers parents, community members, and leaders to create equitable, high-quality public education for all students, focusing on policy, funding, and implementation through a grassroots approach, working to bridge achievement gaps for children of colour, low-income backgrounds and those with disabilities. Over…

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thebigword Teams Up with Zarach to Support Families Nationwide

Our team recently had the privilege of supporting Zarach in delivering beds and mattresses to families in Middlesbrough, Teesside, and Leeds. Since 2023, thebigword has proudly partnered with Zarach, a charity dedicated to ending child bed poverty in England. Their mission is to ensure every child has a bed of their own, helping them engage…

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thebigword’s WordSynk Virtual Brings Equitable Healthcare to Millions of Patients

Language should never be a barrier to entry for essential services like healthcare. Yet for millions of patients across the United States, limited English proficiency means facing obstacles that can lead to delayed diagnoses, increased stress, and poorer health outcomes. thebigword is tackling one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges: language barriers. thebigword’s innovative interpreting platform,…

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thebigword Volunteers Help Deliver Nearly 10,000 Meals to South Florida Families Facing Hunger

thebigword proudly partnered with Feeding South Florida to fight hunger and support families across the region. In a single day of volunteering, thebigword Miami team dedicated their time to inspect, sort, and pack food for families across South Florida, processing an incredible 12,435 pounds of food which is equivalent to 9,876 meals for those in…

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Interpreter Spotlight: Meet Anna, a Spanish, Portuguese, English and French Interpreter

Our network of over 15,000 freelance linguists is made up of language specialists from all over the world, each with their own unique experiences and stories to share. We’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Anna Fabres (MCIL), who is part of our interpreter network and a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. She is…

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