Author Archives: Express Language Solutions
Christmas Traditions around the World
At the risk of sounding like a giddy five-year-old, I am so excited about Christmas that I wanted to explore how it is celebrated in other countries. Australia – with temperatures of around 30°C, the Christmas day celebrations are the … Continue reading
The Translation Process
Have you ever wanted to understand the content of a document written in a foreign language quickly and consulted an automatic translation programme like Google Translate? Did you find that some of the “translation” just did not make sense? For … Continue reading
Ten years going on ten languages
I came across the above story whilst reading the local paper, and, as I am a languages professional, was intrigued by it: Sonya, a ten-year-old girl who can speak ten languages. Did I ever feel inadequate reading that! For those … Continue reading
New Pioneering Initiative To Get More NW Companies Exporting
A translation company is one of eight North West companies taking part in a pioneering new trade initiative to get more companies exporting into the emerging economies of East Africa, to take advantage of over £50 million of available contract … Continue reading
The language of genius
It is many an interpreter’s dream to interpret for the European Parliament and for Alexia Sloane, aged 10, this dream became a reality. Alexia, who lost her sight at the age of 2, is a polyglot with an impressive 5 … Continue reading
Express Language Solutions – Finalists in Salford Business Awards for the 3rd year running!
Express Language Solutions, an industry leading translation and interpreting provider, have once again made the finals of the Salford Business Awards. ELS work with clients such as local authorities, housing associations, the NHS, law firms, private companies and banks, and … Continue reading
Express Language Solutions the Business Language Champion
Since 2010, Express Language Solutions has been recognised as a Business Language Champion (BLC) – assisting in the Government’s drive to inspire more 11-16 year old school pupils to continue their Modern Language studies. By forging links between industry and … Continue reading
Computer says ‘no’… to computer translations
Without a doubt, GoogleTranslate is one of the technological marvels of our times. I myself, a professional translator, have used it to translate pages from Eastern languages where I’m interested in the content, if not necessarily the way it’s said. … Continue reading →