Mary Ravenna, Author at K International

Published On - June 12, 2019

Mary Ravenna Government, Language Blog, Public Sector Interpreting

Why Translation is Vital to Public Health

Public health campaigns are like a more benign form of advertising- instead of convincing the public to buy products, you’re trying to persuade them to change their habits. But when lives are on the line, transparent, credible communication is more critical than ever. If your audience speaks m...

Published On - May 1, 2019

Mary Ravenna Copywriting, Culture, Language Blog

Give Your Bilingual Exhibits Multicultural Appeal

How can museums make their exhibits more accessible to visitors and to the surrounding community? Often, language is the key. Around 55% of museums and science centres around the world already offer information for visitors in more than one language. Bilingual or multilingual exhibitions help museum...

Published On - March 15, 2018

Mary Ravenna Language Blog, Sign LanguageTags: British Sign Language, BSL, Deaf

10 Facts About British Sign Language

Did you know that this week is Sign Language Week? This annual observance is promoted by the British Deaf Association to celebrate British Sign language and the British Deaf Community. To celebrate, here are ten interesting facts about British Sign Language (BSL) and BSL interpreters. In the UK, the...

Published On - March 9, 2018

Mary Ravenna Accessibility Services, Interpreting, Language BlogTags: British Sign Language, BSL, Deaf, Sign Language

5 Powerful Lessons from “The Silent Child” About Deaf Communication in a Hearing World

Did you watch the Academy Awards last weekend? One of the most striking moments was when Rachel Shenton came to accept an Oscar for her short film “The Silent Child,” which won Best Live Action Short Film. “The Silent Child” is about a deaf girl who struggles to get by withou...

Current Trends in Italy's Food Retail Market

Published On - October 26, 2017

Mary Ravenna Inside Track, Retail, Retail InformationTags: Italian, Retail

Current Trends in Italy’s Food Retail Market

So how do Italians buy food, really? If you’re thinking of food markets in every town, brimming with people buying organic meat and vegetables directly from farmers, you may be in for a partial disappointment. In today’s Italy, most people buy their food at the supermarket. That’s not to say t...

Translating justice the importance of translation and interpreting within the legal industry

Published On - August 14, 2017

Mary Ravenna Inside Track, Legal

Translating Justice

Just over a year ago, figures from the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) revealed that more than 2,600 court cases had been adjourned due to failures in interpreting services over the previous five years. The news focused on doubts about the viability of outsourcing firm Capita to fulfil the MOJ’s requ...

TRANSLATION AT THE UN, 5 WAYS TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS POWER THE UN

Published On - June 6, 2017

Mary Ravenna Interpreting, Language BlogTags: Translation

Translation at the UN

Last month, the United Nations officially recognized our favorite holiday (and no, it’s not Christmas). In a new resolution on 24 May, the UN declared September 30th International Translation Day to recognize the important role translators and interpreters play in the organization. And it&#821...

How Secure Transcription Will Help Shape Post-Brexit Britain

Published On - December 7, 2016

Mary Ravenna Inside Track, Language Blog, TranscriptionTags: transcription

How Secure Transcription Will Help Shape Post-Brexit Britain

One of the biggest challenges for the British government and its departments in the months and years following the triggering of Article 50 will be the negotiation of an independent trade agreement. The goal for this agreement will be to enable the UK to prosper and grow outside the EU. Whatev...

6 TRUTHS ABOUT MULTILINGUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

Published On - November 2, 2016

Mary Ravenna Language Blog, Website LocalisationTags: International Business, website translation

6 Truths About Multilingual Customer Service You Need to Know

When it comes to customer service, is one language enough? More and more often, the answer is “no.” You have to be able to communicate with your customers, even if they don’t speak English. That said, each organisation has unique multilingual customer service needs and capabilities...

K International Awarded Government Framework RM1092

Published On - April 22, 2016

Mary Ravenna Government, Inside TrackTags: Government

K International Awarded Government Framework RM1092

22nd April 2016 Language Services Framework Agreement Reference: RM 1092 Crown Commercial Service We are pleased to announce that K International have again been awarded a place on the government Framework Agreement, now designated RM1092, for Written Translation, Transcription and Ancillary Service...