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Time Management and Punctuality Around the World

Published On - March 14, 2019

Richard Brooks Culture, Language BlogTags: Culture, Punctuality, Time Management

Time Management and Punctuality Around the World

Cultural differences affect all areas of life: everything from what we eat, to what we wear, to how we speak to each other. They also affect how we view time, deadlines and punctuality. So, here’s a practical guide to time management and punctuality around the world. Time Management and Pu...

6 Facts About Welsh Translation Organisations Need to Know

Published On - March 5, 2019

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Translation, WelshTags: Welsh

6 Facts About Welsh Translation

1 March was St. David’s Day in Wales. This day is the feast of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. However, it’s also traditionally a celebration of Welsh language and Welsh culture. With that in mind, here are six facts about Welsh translation organisations need to know. Over 70...

6 European languages that are not indo european

Published On - February 22, 2019

Richard Brooks Language Blog

Six European Languages That Are Not Indo-European

What does English have in common with Hindi? To the confused English-speaking traveller in India, not much. But the similarities are there, obvious enough if you look, in words that sound strikingly similar. That’s because both languages are part of the Indo-European language famil...

How Foreign Language Music Is Taking Over the English-Speaking World

Published On - January 23, 2019

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Voice Over

Foreign Language Music Taking Over the English-Speaking World

In the US and the UK, English has long dominated the pop music charts. Even artists who didn’t speak English as a first language knew they had to sing in the English to attain popularity in these English-speaking countries. There have been exceptions, of course. But they were mostly singular o...

Translation Fails in Animation 5 Cartoons that Got Lost in Translation

Published On - December 13, 2018

Alicja Brady Language Blog, Voice OverTags: translation fails

5 Cartoons that Got Lost in Translation

Around the world, kids (and kids at heart) have a soft spot for cartoons. However, just because animation is usually aimed at children, that doesn’t mean translating it is child’s play. Translation fails in animation can be caused by carelessness or sheer cultural differences. In some ...

Published On - December 12, 2018

Richard Brooks K InternationalTags: support

How we Support you when Things go Wrong

Everyone loves to laugh at translation fails, but it’s not quite as funny when your business is on the receiving end of the mockery. It’s even less funny when your products are stuck at a border due to translation errors in labelling and documentation. A poor translation can expose your...

The A to Z of Retail Compliance A Checklist

Published On - December 6, 2018

Cecilia M'Bengue Business, Labelling, Language Blog, RetailTags: Infographic, Retail

The A to Z of Retail Compliance: A Checklist

Compliance is one of the most intimidating parts of international retail. Around the world, retailers are coming under increased regulatory pressure from both governments and consumers. The more regions your business operates in, the more difficult it is to comply with all of the different regul...

Published On - November 21, 2018

Alicja Brady Culture, Language BlogTags: Education, Hello, Language learning, Languages, Learning, Learning Languages, Translation

How to Say Hello in 15 Languages

Did you know that the 21st of November is World Hello Day? To celebrate, learn how to say hello in 15 languages today! Participating in World Hello Day is as easy as saying “Hello” to ten people. But what if they don’t speak your language? No worries, we’ve got you covered. H...

Published On - November 20, 2018

Cecilia M'Bengue Inside Track, Retail, Retail InformationTags: Retail, Translation

Translating for Retail

If you are planning on exporting your brands abroad you will need to establish a partnership with a trusted provider of language services....

Published On - November 16, 2018

Richard Brooks Language Blog

How Translation Encourages Tolerance

16 November is the International Day for Tolerance. Since 1996, the UN has celebrated the International Day for Tolerance with the aim of fostering “respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human.” This year, th...