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All posts by Linguistica International. Technical Translations: How to find the Perfect Translation Partner. October 28, 2016. What is technical translation? Technical translation is a specialised form of translation involving documents typically produced by technical writers, such as owner’s manuals and user guides. The documents convey complex information and require a high level of subject knowledge and mastery of the relevant terminology to be translated correctly. Given the importance of accuracy an...
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August 2015 - Linguistica International
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Monthly Archives: August 2015. Arabic Rated the Second Most Important Language for UK Businesses. August 26, 2015. A new initiative has been introduced into UK schools by the British Council to get more school children interested in studying languages. However, unlike the ubiquitous French and German classes that are currently undersubscribed in schools across the UK, this new initiative is a project with a difference. Arabic is not only accessible, it’s also in great demand. The lack of Arabic learners ...
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Our Guide to Localising your International Social Media Campaign - Linguistica International
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Our Guide to Localising your International Social Media Campaign. August 12, 2015. The world is in the grip of a social media explosion. Just a few years ago, it used to be enough to have a business website to capitalise on those online opportunities, but nowadays, social media is king. Without a Twitter account or a Facebook page, your online business is virtually prehistoric. 1 Define the market. Not every social media channel will be the right fit for your brand. While LinkedIn is great for reachi...
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Why ‘Smile and the Whole World Smiles with you’ is not Strictly True. December 1, 2015. In the UK, we love a smile (well some of us do). We can smile at a complete stranger without it being a particularly odd thing to do. Yes, you run the risk of being completely blanked, or worse still, looked at in that pitying, slightly suspicious kind of way, but who cares? As the ‘smiler’ you’re putting yourself out there, and that alone must be some kind of victory. The importance of a smile in business. In busines...
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April 2015 - Linguistica International
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Monthly Archives: April 2015. 5 Common Translation Myths Demystified. April 21, 2015. We like to think we’re a pretty enigmatic bunch here at Linguistica International, shrouded in a cool air of mystery; but in reality, it’s all a bit of farce. You see, there’s no room for mystery when you spend much of your time completing certified translations, sworn translations and notarised translations. Here are five of the most widely held translation myths. 1 Translation is a small, niche market. Did you read ou...
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Foreign Language Skills in High Demand from UK Companies - Linguistica International
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Foreign Language Skills in High Demand from UK Companies. June 3, 2015. The UK has long been criticised on the European and international stage for its reluctance to embrace foreign languages, and its inability to promote their teaching in our schools. Now this lack of enthusiasm for foreign language learning is threatening to stifle the UK’s economy, with businesses unable to hire employees with the linguistic skills they need. An ‘alarming shortage’ of Brits with foreign language skills. Of 300 UK comp...
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May 2015 - Linguistica International
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Monthly Archives: May 2015. Our Favourite Idioms From Around the World. May 19, 2015. Idioms are some of the most beautiful phrases in any language. Not only do they reveal a country’s attitude to language, but they also provide a window into the way they view life. No two countries use the same idioms; there may be similar themes, but the expressions they use to convey universal human emotions are always unique to their language. 1 Not my circus, not my monkeys. 2 To feed the donkey sponge cake. This Sp...
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