‘International Spanish’, myth or reality?
What is “international Spanish? Isn’t Spanish just…well…Spanish? Around the world nearly 500 million people speak Spanish as their first language…
How do you translate and interpret idioms and expressions?
In Germany you have “Tomaten auf den Augen” (tomatoes in the eyes); in Italy it’s “Gli occhi foderati di…
Nancy Hähnel: My day at the International Motor show in Frankfurt
One of the most enjoyable aspects of working in thebigword Business Development Team is the opportunity to become industry…
Greg Bitsimis – @ the Expo
It is an exciting time for thebigword in the US with the launch of our MHEC contract due to commence…
History and Background of the Gujarati language
Gujarati is part of the greater Indo-European language family. It has evolved from Sanskrit and is an Indo-Aryan language. It…
Lost in translation – are mistakes really funny?
Anyone who’s worked with a translated text in books, films and advertising campaigns will have occasionally spotted translation mistakes. These…
The Importance and Necessity of Legal Translations
Many people in the UK use a language other than English at home and with the rise of global commerce,…
The Growing Need For Medical Translation
Over the last few decades, the health sector in the UK has changed. Medical professionals need accurate information more than…
Hard Rock Cafe
Orlando, Florida-based Hard Rock International operates Hard Rock Cafés, Hard Rock Hotels and Rock Shops around the world, with more…
LOCOG
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) was responsible for the planning, development and delivery of the London…
Sealed Air
Sealed Air Corporation is a global leader in food safety and security, facility hygiene and product protection. It has a…
Brazilian Embassy
Bringing Brazil and Britain together In 2016, Brazil will play host to the Olympic and Paralympic Games and, following the…
Financial Institutions Suppliers – Adhering To Data Protection Principles set out in GDPR
The Financial Industry is one of the most regulated and compliance led industries globally. The upcoming introduction of the new…
What will be the languages of tomorrow?
Around 480 million people speak English all over the world, but the language of Shakespeare is threatened by the economic…
Los Reyes Magos de Oriente – Spain’s annual Christmas celebration
You may be wondering who the three kings are. In Spain there are Three Kings (apart from King Felipe VI)…
Christmas Around the World
Turkey and all the trimmings, Christmas crackers with terrible jokes, The Queen’s Speech and countless Christmas specials on the television…
How to work with Interpreters in court
The first time working with an Interpreter in the court can be challenging, in order to simplify the process for…
How to use Crowdsourcing to drive business success
Rallying an online crowd to help businesses innovate and stimulate growth is a 21st century phenomena – a modern business…
