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Published On - June 22, 2018

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Translation

Translation at the World Cup

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is happening now. The opening ceremonies were held on 14 June, and the final game will take place in Moscow on 15 July. Football is one of the world’s top sports, and the World Cup is by definition a multilingual event. The focus is on the players and the games, [&helli...

Refugees Around the World, and How Translators Can Help

Published On - June 20, 2018

Alison Kroulek Language Blog

Refugees Around the World, and How Translators Can Help

20 June is World Refugee Day. To mark the occasion, the UN is hosting events in cities and refugee camps around the world. The goal is to show support for refugees and to increase awareness of this global problem. With that in mind, here are some shocking statistics about refugees around the world,...

Published On - June 15, 2018

Alison Kroulek Language BlogTags: Holidays

Father’s Day Around The World

At least in the US and the UK, this Sunday is Father’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate all of the dads in your life. But have you ever wondered where the holiday came from? Or how it’s celebrated in other countries? Here are 10 facts about Father’s Day around the world. Father...

10 Hilarious Translation Fails From 2018

Published On - June 14, 2018

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: #Fail, Translation Fail

10 Hilarious Translation Fails From 2018

Can you believe 2018 is already half over? A lot can happen in six short months, so it’s high time we took a look back at some of the funniest translation errors that have made us laugh this year. K International presents, for your amusement, the top 10 funniest translation fails of 2018 (...

10 Spanish Language Facts You Might Not Have Known

Published On - June 13, 2018

Alicja Brady Language Blog, SpanishTags: Business, Business Guide, Culture, Spain, Spanish

10 Spanish Language Facts You Might Not Have Known

Spanish is an interesting language with a rich history, and there’s no doubt it’s one of the most important languages for businesses today. Ready to learn more about it? Here are 10 Spanish language facts you might not have known. Spanish has over 405 million native speakers That makes i...

Published On - June 1, 2018

Linda Ward Language Blog, TranslationTags: Translation

5 Inspiring TED Talks About Translation

If you’re looking for inspiration or a new perspective on a particular topic, TED Talks are a fantastic resource. If you’re not familiar with TED, it’s an organisation that showcases “ideas worth spreading” through conferences that feature short talks from speakers arou...

A Video Translator's Guide to Video Localisation

Published On - May 30, 2018

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Video Localisation, Voice OverTags: Transcreation

A Video Translator’s Guide to Video Localisation

Videos are everywhere online these days. There’s a reason for that: video is one of the most effective ways to catch your audience’s attention. But what if that audience is multilingual and multicultural, and your videos are English-only? Video localisation is the key to reaching a...

Published On - May 25, 2018

Alison Kroulek Language Blog, TranslationTags: translation fails

The Hyundai KONA: A Translation Fail In 3 Languages

Naming a product for an international audience is harder than it looks. Exhibit A: the Hyundai KONA. The “subcompact crossover,” released last year in the UK, introduces a distinctive “rugged” and “funky” design. Unfortunately, however, the name “KONA&#822...

GDPR Compliance- 6 Questions to Ask Your Translation Partner

Published On - May 24, 2018

Linda Ward Language Blog

GDPR Compliance- 6 Questions to Ask Your Translation Partner

The clock is ticking. On May 25th, the GDPR goes into effect. Want to stay in compliance? Of course, you do – those fines are no laughing matter! Even if you think you’re prepared, there’s one aspect you might have overlooked: translation! It’s not enough that your organisati...

Published On - May 18, 2018

Alison Kroulek Interpreting, Language Blog

7 Intriguing Facts About Interpreters At Weddings

Around the world, everyone is talking about the royal wedding happening this weekend. (Even the people who are talking about how much they don’t care about the royal wedding are still talking about it, right?) It’s quite the international event, and people will watching in many different...