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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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