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Is younger better when it comes to learning a foreign language?
12th May 2020
We have all heard the claim that children learn new languages faster and more effectively than adults. Some people believe that the natural capacity for acquiring foreign languages declines with age. But how true are these claims? In his paper, James R Hurford argues that children are more skilled at language acquisition due to the… Read more »
Why is legal document translation essential?
21st April 2020
“Legal translation is the translation of language used in legal settings and for legal purposes.” The sensitive nature, combined with the importance, of legal documents means they must only be translated by specialist and experienced linguists. Not having legal documents translated professionally can lead to serious consequences. At the end of the day law is… Read more »
It’s a chicken and egg situation. Interesting FAQs about Easter.
9th April 2020
Easter is one of the world’s most celebrated holidays. It is also the day on which the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, on the 3rd day after his crucifixion. The date of the celebration changes from year to year. Easter always falls on the first Sunday, after the first full moon,… Read more »
Global Market Research 2019 – Top Findings
23rd March 2020
Following the upward trend in 2017, the market research industry saw an interesting 2018. The Global Market Research 2019 report provided by ESOMAR not only illustrates both positive and negative changes that happened in the industry, but also offers insight on the industry’s behaviour, results and trends. This article outlines the main findings and challenges… Read more »
What is survey translation and how much does it cost?
24th February 2020
Survey translation is a critical tool for businesses to gain valuable customer insights and helps make the right investment decisions. There are various types of surveys business can ask their clients to complete. By accurately translating surveys into multiple languages, organisations can expand their reach and ensure inclusivity, ultimately leading to more meaningful insights. There… Read more »
Valentine’s Day history and traditions around the world
14th February 2020
What is Valentine’s Day and how did it start? Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated every year on the 14th of February. Valentine’s Day originates from the Western Christian feast day honouring Saints named Valentinus. There are numerous stories, with various Valentines, linked to February 14th,… Read more »
The story of Veganuary
28th January 2020
January is a well-known month for planning numerous lifestyle changes. Whether it’s giving up alcohol and participating in Dry January, following a cleaner diet and a healthier lifestyle or losing weight and getting fitter. New Year’s resolutions don’t tend last for long, but if done right, by setting reasonable and achievable goals and targets, these… Read more »
Where did Dry January come from?
27th January 2020
Are you fed up of hearing people say I’m not drinking, I’m doing “Dry January”? I had this discussion with one of my friends last night. We couldn’t quite work out where did the name “Dry January” come from and how it all started, so I thought it would be good to explore the story… Read more »
Another successful year of translation
21st December 2019
2019 has been another great year for Foreign Tongues, with 750 successful projects delivered and over 1,100,000 words translated, we are excited to see what 2020 has got to offer. Our continuous support for the MRS Excellence Awards As always, we are proud to be the Principal Sponsor of the MRS Excellence Awards, an event… Read more »
The Origins of 8 Christmas words – where did Christmas come from?
20th December 2019
The term Christmas goes back to 1030, in celebration of when Jesus Christ was born. It comes from Cristes-messe, literally meaning Christ’s Mass. But what about all of the other festive words that appear at this time of year? From Santa Clause to Mistletoe, we have explained etymologies of a few here: Santa Claus Santa… Read more »
