Translation mistakes – not just for laughs
Today we have a guest post from language company, thebigword, on famous translation mistakes, some of which had serious consequences. Mistakes are…
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Learning Spanish: don’t be embarazada…
When learning a new language, one thing we all want to avoid is making a fool of ourselves. For those of…
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Goal! around the world [Infographic]
Sometimes one word is all you need… With the World Cup getting underway today, here’s how each national team says…
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10 Sports Stars Who Speak Other Languages
It can often feel like life is all about sport, whether we like it or not. But have you ever…
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Found in translation – untranslatable words, in pictures
If you liked our recent infographic on words that don’t exist in English, you’ll love this. New Zealand-based designer Anjana…
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Easter Celebrations Around the World
Here in the UK, this weekend is Easter weekend. Many people will be marking the occasion by attending church services…
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8 common language mistakes to avoid [infographic]
When you’re learning a new language, it’s easy to make mistakes. And that’s ok; it’s the best way to learn….
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10 reasons to visit… Spain
We hope that you enjoyed our first couple of posts from the series ’10 reasons to visit…’ Here’s our latest…
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Languages for the future: the top ten
A recent report by the British Council has laid out the ten most important languages for the UK’s future, in…
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Being bilingual: practice makes perfect
Last week’s post, which contained our top ten tips for learning a language, inspired a few members of the EuroTalk…