The life cycle of a language
The life cycle of a language Not many people know that there are over 6,700 languages in the world, and only ten languages cover around half of the population. Even fewer people know that 43% of all languages are considered endangered, and by the end of the century about 3,000 languages will disappear. We’ve written […]
Multilingual voiceover helped pharma company with new drug awareness
Multilingual voiceover for new drug awareness. We have recently been involved in a project for one of the big pharmaceutical companies. It was a very interesting multilingual voiceover project. The client have designed and developed a three minute animation explaining how to use the new drug they have released. The animation was aimed at medical […]
May events around the world
May events around the world The global population is very diverse and it is hugely fascinating to observe different cultures. People who speak several languages have the fantastic opportunity of fully understanding the cultures related with the languages they speak. Which is why we’re very jealous of our translators. Some speak more than 5 […]
How to save on translation
Reducing translation costs shouldn’t affect quality Involving translation agency early can save you money. It is often very tempting to use machine translation as it’s free, and it is instant as well. You don’t have to search for translation quotes or negotiate timescales with translation agencies. But as with anything, free stuff is never of […]
Technical translation for product localisation
Technical translation for product localisation Translation comes in many forms and shapes, and our lives at Global LTS are never boring as every project is different and unique. Today we’d like to touch on product localisation which is essentially a process of amending and tweaking of the product to make it work in foreign markets. […]
Global Language Translation Services celebrate 4 years in business
Global Language Translation Services celebrate 4 years in business! Thank you Milton Keynes! Next week is our 4th birthday, and we’d like to take the time to celebrate our successes. In the day-to-day rush we often miss out on celebrating our little (and sometimes large) victories. Our blogging partner Jannine Beattie, who is part of […]
Top 10 most spoken languages
Top 10 most spoken languages If you’re looking to reach a global audience, then you’ll need to know what are the top 10 most widely spoken languages. From business partnerships and negotiations to travelling abroad, understanding the culture of another language is essential for anyone planning international campaigns or projects. Are you curious about which […]
Apart from English
Apart from English, what are the best languages for international businesses? Currently English language is used in many global communications, however, there are numerous regions in the world where English is not the default international language, such as Africa or South America. So, what are other languages worth learning or translating into? The Telegraph had […]
Urgent translations
Urgent translation – how to maintain quality? Translation takes time and the process requires good planning in order to produce high quality text. Of course there are situations where projects are urgent and extending the deadline would cause a lot of trouble, and there are ways of achieving those deadlines in responsible and professional manner. […]
Language Skills Can Improve the Economy
Language Skills Can Improve the Economy UK Economy’s growth depends on many factors and one of them is the export. If the UK increases its export it means more money is flowing into the economy which should lead to more money being spend in the UK thus driving local businesses. British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) […]
Calling overseas prospects
Calling overseas prospects… Would you like to know whether your international marketing works? Would you like to follow up on your overseas target audience to find out if they received your samples and brochures? If your answers are yes, but you’re limited by the internal resources and you don’t have multilingual staff, we can […]
How to measure quality of art
How to measure quality of art? Translation is often regarded as art. It is an art, and everyone who speaks more than one language can testify how difficult it is to convey the same message accurately for two distinctive cultures in their native languages. So, how do we measure the quality of the art […]
What to translate when breaking into new markets
What to translate when breaking into new markets When entering a new market translation and localisation should be at the top of the priority list. So, what are the first things you should have translated to get the most impact? There are few things that are a must for the first day, and some […]
Translation on a retainer
Translation on a retainer – why it is a good idea?… Minimising costs and improving customer experience is sought after by every business. Translation on a retainer does exactly that. This works for contract translation, brochure translation, financial translation, legal translation, business documents translation medical translation and certified translation. Essentially, all clients who take up […]
Translation for manufacturing industry
Translation for manufacturing industry Manufacturing of goods is a complex process and requires precision and regular adjustments in order to achieve highest yield from the raw materials. This precision and attention to detail is also required for translation of documents related to manufacturing which often requires certified translation. Our clients produce wide range of equipment […]
