As October draws to a close, we thought it might be fun to share some October-related language facts. 1. Spring forward, fall back Did...

Not everyone working as a translator realises that in order to be a good translator, you also need to be a good (or perhaps even an...

Oh, how I was amused when I stumbled across this post on social media: “Marine Le Pen”, announces the headline, “wants to ban foreign...

Why is there a fat Tuesday every year? Why do we sing “The First Noel” at Christmas time? And do people really celebrate being “intensely...

Ever accused someone of being deaf: “Are you deaf, or what?” Ever scoffed at someone for being “so lame”? How does it sound when put like...

As a linguist, life-long language learner and travel enthusiast, one of the very first things I do whenever I plan to travel abroad is to...

If translation is a form of art, as we often like to say here at Launch in Translation, then each language is the clay we mould to create...

When it comes to translation, not only do translators have to face linguistic challenges, but also acquire a deep understanding of the...

More and more businesses are turning to social media channels to establish their brands. From the well-known Instagram, Twitter and...