Category: Blog

The phenomenal Skype of 2014

15th January 2015

In December 2014, Apple named the best-selling apps of 2014 on iTunes – with Skype being one of them, and this isn’t accidental. Skype showed some dramatic improvements in 2014, the most recent being real-time chat translation! In October, Microsoft unveiled a new look to the desktop version of its Skype messaging service , showing… Read more »

Christmas Giveaway Update – Week Five

15th December 2014

Congratulations! The forth name of this year’s Christmas Giveaway has been drawn and a bottle of Louis Royer VSOP Cognac is on its way to the lucky winner. This is the last week of the prize draw and your last chance to win so make sure you get your entry in this week. The final… Read more »

The MRS Awards Dinner 2014

11th December 2014

“Hello, I’m Brendan Reaney from Foreign Tongues, we sponsor the Best Agency Awards. I’m looking for John Bizzell, for the dress rehearsal.” “Hi, you’ll find him in the auditorium – enjoy!” “… enjoy!” > Fabulous! The stage and dining auditorium was once again set to impress. John ran through the usual routine of what would… Read more »

Christmas Giveaway Update – Week Four

9th December 2014

Congratulations! The third name of this year’s Christmas Giveaway has been drawn and a bottle of Sunset Captain Bligh XO Dark Rum on its way to the lucky winner. St Vincent Distillers Sunset Captain Bligh XO Dark Rum has both the 2014 World Rum Awards – Gold and 2014 World Rum Awards – Worlds Best… Read more »

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Translators

9th December 2014

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills. It also encourages the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional duties throughout a translator’s working life. Why CPD? Every profession requires constant development. Continuous changes in the market and customer requirements necessitate constant skills development and… Read more »

Prize Draw Update – Week Three

8th December 2014

Congratulations! The third name of this year’s Christmas Giveaway has been drawn and a bottle of Sunset Captain Bligh XO Dark Rum on its way to the lucky winner. St Vincent Distillers Sunset Captain Bligh XO Dark Rum has won both the 2014 World Rum Awards – Gold and 2014 World Rum Awards – Worlds… Read more »

Prize Draw Update – Week Two

1st December 2014

Congratulations! The second name of this year’s Christmas Giveaway has been drawn and a bottle of Chase Marmalade Vodka is on its way to the lucky winner. Chase Distillery has won numerous awards over the years at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition There are still three more chances to win in the run up… Read more »

Prize Draw Update – Week One

24th November 2014

Congratulations! The first name of this year’s Christmas Giveaway has been drawn and a bottle of Gilpins Gin is on its way to the lucky winner. Gilpins Westmorland Extra Dry Gin has won numerous medals over the years and has been voted the world’s best Gin in the 2014 World Gin Awards There are still… Read more »

Prize Draw – Terms and Conditions

11th November 2014

1. This promotion is only open to individuals requesting a quote for a valid translation project from Foreign Tongues Ltd. who are UK residents aged 18 or over, excluding employees of Foreign Tongues or its subsidiary, group, associated companies, or their agents, families and anyone professionally associated with this promotion. 2. To Enter : simply… Read more »

Win a Christmas Spirit!

11th November 2014

… keep it all to yourself or share at the office party. Foreign Tongues are giving away bottles of internationally inspired spirits, in the run up to Christmas, so read on for your chance to win! To enter, all you need to do is request a quote for a valid translation project and we’ll enter… Read more »

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