The Tower of Babel by Flemish master Abel Grimmer (1604, pictured) is a visual symbol for the fascinating exhibition, Roads of Translation, currently on display at the Fondation Bodmer in Geneva. Focusing on works collected by the Swiss bibliophile and scholar Martin Bodmer, the exhibition illustrates the role of translation as a channel for understanding…
For over 60 years, International Translation Day has been celebrated every year on 30th September. The date was originally chosen to mark the occasion as it is the feast day of St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators. Set up by the International Federation of Translators (FIT), this annual celebration of all things translation has…
Here at The Translation People, we know that the translations we provide for our clients are key to building long-lasting international relationships built on trust and respect. But how can you make a good impression when meeting your foreign clients in person? Here is the first article in our cultural considerations guide, with German business etiquette…
Everyone knows that being able to speak a foreign language makes you more employable, more culturally aware and – let’s face it – just a whole lot cooler than those who can’t. As research into the more scientific advantages of speaking another language has developed over recent years, researchers have unearthed a whole host of…
It’s a widespread belief that English is the dominant language of the online world. As English-speaking developers and inventors have largely been credited with inventing everything we know today as ‘the Internet’, and places like America’s Silicon Valley have always been the home of Internet giants and tech start-ups, the idea of English dominating online…
Euro 2016 is due to kick off next week in France and those lucky enough to have a ticket will be flocking to the grounds themselves, whilst others will be watching it in Fanzones or at home on TV. For those wanting to get into the swing of things and practise a bit of French, we…
The internet and social media have provided us with new platforms for everyday communication and it is particularly important for translators to keep abreast of new language usage. Much of the content required for translation is destined for the virtual world, from online advertising campaigns and press releases to multilingual websites, so keeping up-to-date with…
At The Translation People we’re the first to shout about our quality. It’s our absolute priority and our highly qualified team of translators prides itself on delivering accurate and well written translations. But what happens when a translation isn’t quite right? We’ve all seen the funny signs and dodgy menus when on holiday, but a…
Last weekend the Language Show Live Scotland was held over two days at the SECC in Glasgow. “The event for people passionate about languages”[1], the show provided a forum where exhibitors and visitors alike could celebrate all that languages bring from both a cultural and a commercial point of view. There were Language Taster Classes,…
For years, The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has been publishing its Word of the Year, with lexicographers and Oxford University Press employees scrupulously reviewing the most commonly-used and up-and-coming words of the past 12 months to find their winner. With previous results including “simples” (2009) and “selfie” (2013), it’s easy to see how the winning…
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