Category: Blog
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 »
British businesses getting ‘China Ready’
20th October 2014
It’s about time British companies considered China seriously as an ever increasing market-place, and look to get professional translations done of their websites, products catalogues and marketing materials. VisitBritain have recently announced introduction of a major new programme aimed at increasing the number of high spending Chinese visitors. These visitors are estimated to bring up… Read more »
The 10 Most Spoken Languages in the World
13th October 2014
Language is the human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of communication. It’s an essential part of our lives. We use language to inform the people around us of what we feel, what we desire, and to question and understand the world around us. Trying to establish the most common languages can be a rather… Read more »
The Importance of Proof-reading
3rd October 2014
Proofreading involves checking over a given text in finer detail after the editing stage, to detect errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and format. Proof-reading is an important part of the translation process. The time and money spent on creating the perfect content is wasted if poor grammar is introduced in the translated version. How do… Read more »
How is Social Media changing the English language?
15th September 2014
All languages change, English included! English has changed so much over time that speakers in 1500 AD would not have understood an English speaker from 500 AD or the English spoken today. Social media seems to be one of the biggest growing influencers on the English language. A few years ago, no one would have… Read more »
How to choose a good copywriter?
1st September 2014
Copywriting is writing copy for the purpose of advertising and marketing. The copy is meant to persuade someone to buy a product, or influence their opinions. Copywriting is a foundation stone of any marketing strategy; so getting it right is crucial. Copywriters have different skills and areas of expertise and experience. In this article we will look at some of these differences, to… Read more »
Transcription – a thing of the future
11th August 2014
Transcription converts speech, either live or recorded, into a written or electronic text format. Common examples are the proceedings of a Court hearing (Court recording), or a physician’s recorded voice notes (medical transcription). Going back to the early 1970s, transcription was a difficult job, as secretaries had to write down the speech as they heard it, using… Read more »
Can machine translation replace human translators?
26th July 2014
In the modern world, the internet is one of the most significant tools available and used for many purposes, one being translation. Technology has allowed our world to become more connected, yet disconnected at the same time. With various devices and applications available, latest innovations to Google translate, Skype and several other translation apps available… Read more »
The Benefits of a Translation Agency over a Freelancer
7th July 2014
In today’s current environment, businesses that need translation or localisation services have several choices available to them; hire in-house teams, send to freelance contractors, or work with Foreign Tongues. Each approach has its separate advantages and/or disadvantages; what works well for one company may not work at all for another. Companies invest a lot of… Read more »
