by Libby Mimnagh | Jun 12, 2019 | Uncategorised
Language is old. We don’t tend to give much thought to how or why, or even who invented the words we use today, and even if we did, there is definitely no single person responsible for the creation of all the words in our vocabulary. However, some of the words we use...
by itltranslations | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
Throughout history right up until the present day, there are tales of translators and interpreters who have suffered for their art. William Tyndale is one of the most well-known examples from history. A scholar fluent in 8 languages, Tyndale translated the Bible...
by Libby Mimnagh | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
The answer to this question, sadly, is a resounding yes. The process even has a name; ‘language attrition’ and is defined as the process of losing a native, or first language. This loss is generally due to isolation from other speakers of your native language, i.e...
by itltranslations | May 22, 2019 | Languages
In this weeks blog, we wanted to explore the notion of Language Deprivation Experiments. These experiments have been recorded several times throughout history, and consist of isolating infants from any form of language (spoken or signed), to gather information about...
by itltranslations | May 15, 2019 | Business, Translation
We’ve got some exciting news to share in lieu of this week’s blog: International Translations Limited have moved office! As of Monday 13th May, we are officially Liverpool residents once again! We’re very excited to have moved back to our roots, having started up in...
by Libby Mimnagh | May 8, 2019 | Google Translate, Technology, Translation
The extremely complex nature of language often causes great difficulty when translation is required. This blog will discuss the 3 main areas which cause the most difficulty in translation, as described in great detail in this essay. It is worth noting that most of...
by Libby Mimnagh | May 1, 2019 | Interpreting, Languages, Translation
Our director was recently in Tallinn for an EUATC conference, and whilst she was there she attended a fundraising party for the organisation Translators without Borders. This really got us inspired to spread the word about the amazing work they do. Translators without...
by Libby Mimnagh | Apr 24, 2019 | Culture, Indigenous Languages, Languages
Why do languages become endangered? Languages become endangered when speakers decline, either through death or through a move to another, often more dominant, language. Factors that threaten languages fall into two main categories; external or internal forces....
by itltranslations | Apr 17, 2019 | Languages, Translation
How do you tell a good translator from a bad one? It’s actually pretty simple when you know what to look for! To help you out, here are a list of things that a bad translator might say, compared to what a good translator might say: Native Languages Bad:...
by itltranslations | Apr 10, 2019 | Business, International Markets, Languages
Compared to other nations, Britain is among the worst language learners. According to a survey by The European Commission, 62% of British people surveyed could not speak any other language apart from English. Only 38% of Britons speak one foreign language, only 18%...
by Libby Mimnagh | Apr 3, 2019 | Business, International Markets, Translation
Translation services can be of real use to businesses for a number of reasons. We wanted to go into just a couple of these below! Translation services can help you: Reach a wider audience It’s the aim of every business to increase sales. Therefore it is of...
by Libby Mimnagh | Mar 27, 2019 | Languages, words
We use all kinds of odd phrases, expressions, and sayings every day, without stopping to think of where they might come from. A lot of our well-loved phrases actually have quite sinister origins, so we’ve gathered a few below that you might not have known! ...
