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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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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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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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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…
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…
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…
We’re pleased to announce that thebigword has been named both Company of the Year and Innovator of the Year at the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) Language Industry Awards 2025. The annual ATC Awards celebrate excellence across the language services sector, recognising companies and professionals who are driving innovation, delivering impact, and setting new standards…
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Signapse is the UK’s leading AI company in the Deaf and hard of hearing sector. They are a pioneer in AI-driven accessibility, specialising in real-time sign language translation. Their innovative technology uses generative AI to convert written content into British Sign Language (BSL), helping to make communication more inclusive for Deaf communities. With a strong…
Language barriers continue to prevent thousands of UK residents from accessing the benefits they are entitled to. For many residents across the UK, accessing state benefits is a lifeline, but for those with limited English proficiency (LEP), it can be a daunting and confusing experience. From Universal Credit applications to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments,…
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We’re proud to announce that thebigword has been awarded Bronze in the 2025 TIDE Awards! The Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) Awards, run by the Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (Onvero), are a respected benchmarking initiative that evaluates how organisations are progressing on their diversity and inclusion journey. Receiving a Bronze Award reflects the strong…
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We’re proud to announce that thebigword was named the winner of three Stevie® Awards in The 22nd Annual International Business Awards® The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2025…
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thebigword is proud to announce that its exceptional HR team has been shortlisted across three prestigious categories at the 2025 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards, a celebration of the region’s most inspiring and impactful people professionals. The nominations highlight thebigword’s continued commitment to excellence in people management and workplace culture. The HR Team have been…
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