The Language Blog | K International

Published On - July 7, 2020

Alicja Brady Government, K International

ESPO 402_20 Language Services Framework

K International is awarded a place on the ESPO 402_20 Language Services Framework Helping you talk with the world K International has announced that it has been successful in securing a place on the public sector ESPO 402_20 framework for language services. If you are a public body, you are able to ...

The difference between translation and localisation

Published On - June 29, 2020

Alison Kroulek Website Localisation

The Difference Between Translation and Localisation

What’s the difference between translation and localisation, anyway? If you’re dipping your toes into the world of cross-border trade or international e-commerce, you’ve probably heard those words thrown around quite a bit. And you might think they’re interchangeable. But they...

Published On - June 23, 2020

Alicja Brady Website Localisation

Translation Plugins for Your Website

There’s no question about it: Multilingual content reaches a wider audience than content that’s only published in one language. But not everyone has the resources to invest in professional website translation. Translation plugins are a tempting alternative if your site is built on Word...

Published On - June 9, 2020

Richard Brooks Website Localisation

Multilingual Design for Websites

There’s more to multilingual design for websites than meets the eye. Each element of the site, from typography to visual elements to the underlying code, must work together in harmony to serve visitors in all target languages. With that in mind, here are six secrets to successful multilingual ...

best practices for multilingual websites

Published On - May 27, 2020

Richard Brooks Website Localisation

9 Best Practices for Multilingual Websites

Multilingual websites unlock the world for your business. Research shows that most people prefer to peruse and purchase products in their own language. That’s true even if they speak English. For example, CSA Research found that 75% of online shoppers would rather buy products in their native ...

Published On - May 13, 2020

Alison Kroulek Website Localisation

Website Localisation Guide: 7 Recommendations For Success

Does your business have international appeal? Are you ready to seek out customers across borders? Website localisation is an important step to building a global business. But it takes more than just the press of a button to translate your site effectively. Here are 7 guidelines you need to know befo...

Global Success for International Labelling

Published On - April 29, 2020

Gemma Brackenbury Guides & Tips, Labelling, Retail

International Labelling: How To Ensure Global Success

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Published On - April 28, 2020

Agnieszka Animucka Language Blog

9 Creative Ways to Celebrate Birthdays in Lockdown

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Published On - April 16, 2020

Mary Ravenna Game and App, Language Blog

Top Apps to Learn a Language in Lockdown

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Published On - April 15, 2020

Surinder Singh Accessibility Services, BSL Interpreters, Interpreting

Remote Interpreting: How To Get Started

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, personal interaction of all sorts is going remote. This reduces potential exposure for everyone involved, but it also creates new challenges, particularly when participants speak different languages. Remote interpreting is one way to overcome language barriers ...