Even our canine friends can get lost in translation
We humans have for a long time been convinced that translation services are only useful when trying to communicate with friends, colleagues […]
Welsh language landmarks in the new millennium
It has been an important decade in the history of the Welsh language. A series of firsts in the political, technological and […]
From past to present – no longer a tense situation for Latin learners
Thanks to a number of initiatives rolled out in schools and communities in recent years, Latin is experiencing somewhat of a revival, […]
Focus on French
Following the interest in our Country – Did You Know section on our website, The Translation People are producing a series of […]
The influence of German on the English language
The English language is peppered with words and expressions from all around the globe thanks to centuries of trade. According to a […]
Early translations into English
The first translations into English are credited to Geoffrey Chaucer, who in the 14th century translated two of Giovanni Boccaccio’s works from […]
Jargon Loving Brits Find Themselves Lost In Translation
Thinking outside the box may impress your boss, but our much-loved business jargon is not faring well on foreign shores. With UK […]
Has Scandinavia adopted English as a second language?
According to a recent EU poll 86% of Danes and 89% of Swedes (Norway is not a member of the EU, and […]
Ancient Translation
The history of translation dates back as far the earliest written texts. Here we examine three of the best known examples, which […]
History of English Part Four: Modern English
The period known as Modern English is generally considered to have begun during the 15th century. The factors defining what constitutes Modern […]
Gaelic – A Living Language?
Gaelic is a Celtic language spoken in communities in the north-west of Scotland and the surrounding Islands. It is also used by […]
History of English Part Three: Middle English
We have seen how English began with the arrival of the Germanic tribes and how it was subsequently altered by the language […]