Author Archives: ExpressLanguageSolutions
Using a Professional Interpreter Saves Lives and Offers Value for Money
The English speaking world has a long tradition of immigration. Consequently, in the UK, USA and Australia, there are many residents who speak English less than fluently. This means that to access medical services they are in need of a … Continue reading
Multilingualism
Multilingualism, or the act of using or promoting multiple languages, is now a worldwide phenomenon thanks to globalisation. Multilingual speakers now outnumber monolingual speakers in the world’s population. Although there is some discussion regarding how to define bilingualism or fluency … Continue reading
Digital Tools to save Endangered Languages?
It is common knowledge among linguists that of the nearly 7,000 languages spoken on Earth, many are in danger of disappearing within the next century. The Foundation for Endangered Languages estimates that between 500 and 1,000 of threatened languages are … Continue reading
Easter Traditions Worldwide
With Easter just around the corner and all of us asking why we are buying chocolate eggs, we at Express Language Solutions thought it would be interesting to once again see how different countries celebrate this worldwide holiday. In Haiti, Holy Week … Continue reading
ELS give advice on Business Culture and Language at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Express Language Solutions’ CEO, Dina Railean, is attending the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce’s event ‘Think Growth, Think Global – Focus on the Eurozone’ to give a presentation on European business culture and language. Dina will present alongside experts from the … Continue reading
Salford Hundred Venture
An article on the 25th year of the Salford Hundred Venture project was recently featured in our local newspaper The Salford Advertiser. The non-profit organisation, which works exclusively with Salford businesses, aims to help local people turn their ideas into … Continue reading
Express Language Solutions acknowledged for participation in Business Language Champions project
Express Language Solutions have been involved in the Business Language Champions project as part of its Corporate and Social Responsibility. We are proud to report that we have recently been acknowledged by the project, which was organized by CILT – … Continue reading
Top Tips for Healthcare Professionals and Interpreters Working Together- Part 1
1. Make sure the interpreter has sufficient information about the proposed conversation prior to the appointment so that they can research terminology. It is best that this is done when booking an interpreter. Remember, medical professionals had to learn medical … Continue reading →