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Interpreter Spotlight: Meet Shekoufeh, a Freelance Dari and Farsi Interpreter 

Interpreters play a vital role in ensuring effective communication across diverse cultures and contexts. At the Interpreter Summit in Leeds, we had the pleasure of interviewing Shekoufeh Tahmasebi Nejad, a freelance interpreter. She has a wealth of experience through her career of interpreting Farsi and now Dari. Today, we are proud to spotlight her passion…

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thebigword Celebrates Success and Innovation at the British Business Awards 2025

Global language service provider thebigword is proud to announce it has won the Business Innovation of the Year Award and was named runner-up for International Business of the Year at the prestigious British Business Awards 2025. These awards recognise the company’s significant investment in technology, with over £15 million dedicated to the development of WordSynk,…

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thebigword Partners with Pioneering Fintech Organisation to Enhance Global Communication

Global language service provider thebigword is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with a leading online trading and investments provider.   The client operates globally and aims to make financial markets accessible for investors. They offer a myriad of services within the Fintech Industry. thebigword, a global language service provider, is supporting the organisation…

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thebigword visits HMP Wealstun Prison in Wetherby

Employees from global language solutions provider, thebigword, have visited HMP Wealstun Prison in Wetherby to explore a potential collaboration with The New Futures Network. HMP Wealstun is a Category C prison based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. It is a correctional facility for males serving medium to long sentences. The New Futures Network is a specialist…

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thebigword supports Leeds based charity partner Zarach with ongoing volunteering efforts

Through thebigword’s 5,745 paid volunteering days program, time is dedicated to supporting this local charity. Recently two of thebigword’s Community Social Responsibility Committee members joined Zarach for a fulfilling day full of deliveries in the Leeds. Founded in 2017 by Bex Wilson, a primary school teacher moved by a student’s plight of struggling to engage…

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Leading Language Service Provider thebigword Supports Leeds Based Charity Zarach with Bed Deliveries for Children

Leading language service provider thebigword is lending a helping hand to Zarach, a charity based in Leeds, by actively participating in volunteer initiatives aimed at delivering beds and new clothing to underprivileged children. Through thebigword’s 5,745 paid volunteering days program, time is dedicated to supporting this local charity. Founded in 2017 by Bex Wilson, a…

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thebigword donates trees to local primary school

Global language service provider thebigword has joined forces with The Tree Appeal to bolster their local community and uphold their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint. With the threat of irreversible climate change advancing, the importance of working towards carbon neutrality is key. Many businesses around the world are making the steps towards becoming carbon…

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INOI selects thebigword as Preferred Global Translation Partner

thebigword, a global language solutions provider, is proud to announce a partnership with INOI. INOI is a European technology brand with an expanding business which already has millions of active customers worldwide. INOI manufactures affordable high-quality devices with exceptional design, including Smartphones, Tablets and Feature Phones. This partnership signifies a significant step forward for INOI…

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thebigword Group acquires Clarion to create the UK’s largest British Sign Language company

[Leeds, UK] In a landmark move, thebigword Group, a global leader in language service solutions, has announced the acquisition of Clarion, the UK’s premier British Sign Language (BSL) service provider. This strategic acquisition positions the combined entity as the largest British Sign Language company in the United Kingdom. Clarion has over 22 years of experience…

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thebigword’s 11-Year Milestone: Transforming Defence Through Technological Innovation

thebigword proudly commemorates over a decade of experience in the defence industry with the continuous evolution of their language technology. The significant milestone not only highlights over a decade of unwavering commitment to the global defence sector, but also showcases remarkable technological advancements and transformative changes in how thebigword supports missions worldwide. With over a…

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thebigword Expands Senior Leadership Team following Significant AI-based Technology Investment and Growth

thebigword, the global leader in language solutions, is delighted to announce the expansion of its senior leadership team, bolstered by the recent growth resulting from substantial investments in AI-based interpreting and translation software. These strategic moves aim to further accelerate the company’s presence and impact across the UK and mainland Europe. Elevation of Nilesh Dorik…

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thebigword celebrates improvement in customer satisfaction ratings for Translation and Transcription

thebigword, a world-leading language solutions provider, is thrilled to announce a remarkable upswing in its customer satisfaction scores for Translation. The company’s commitment to quality and excellence has resulted in a substantial increase in overall customer satisfaction in the last quarter. Following a comprehensive survey, thebigword has achieved an impressive customer satisfaction score of 4.1…

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