Translation as an artform.

From straightforward translation to creative adaptations
we add passion, bringing your message to life.

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Insights Nov 29, 2023

When literary translation predates the finished manuscript

You think literary translation is an art form? Absolutely, we agree. But how about co-writing a novel – in two different languages, simultaneously? That’s what writers Rosa Montero and Olivier Truc did. At a talk in Spain recently, Spanish author Rosa Montero explained how the new novel The...

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Our services.

Translation

Transcreation

Accurate and appropriate translations

At its most basic, translation is about the accurate conversion of a text into a different language.

However a creative approach is needed to ensure that each translation is right for a particular situation, and intended audience. We take everything into account, from cultural norms to political ideologies. Good translation keeps your message clear and faithful to the source, without being literal.

Find out more here.

Translation + Creativity for advertising campaigns

Transcreation is a delicate balance between translation and creation. It is creative translation and requires a special kind of linguist/writer.

We work with highly specialised native linguists who can preserve the emotional and creative intent of the most complex idioms and straplines.

They can recreate your campaign so that it makes the desired impact not just in a different language, but also in a different culture.

Find out more here.

Adaptation

Proofreading

Adaptation of straplines and product names

That concept you slaved over, do you know if it will travel?

We can tell you whether the underlying concept behind a brand name or tagline is likely to work in another country. If not, don’t panic, we can help you find the right solution. Maybe a new audience needs a new concept, and we’re on it.

Our in-country specialists know your new market inside out. We know how important it is for the stand-out features and benefits of your product to be clear, whatever the country.

Find out more here.

Detecting 'Human Error' in translations

Had a translation done in a language you don’t understand and would be more comfortable if it had just one final check?

Or checking something yourself but have read it so many times that you are blind to any errors?

We now offer proofreading as a standalone service. Our well-trained eyes will make sure that every character, apostrophe and comma is in the right place – and that your message is spot on for your market. Better safe than sorry.

Find out more here.

Typesetting

Transcription

Foreign language typesetting services

Did you know that French punctuation marks are preceded by a space? Unless it’s Canadian French…

Typesetting in French is child’s play though compared with Arabic and Urdu, which present a whole host of unexpected challenges if you are used to European languages.

Leave it to us, and we will make sure that your materials don’t just sound perfect but look the part too, with our foreign language typesetting service.

Find out more here.

Typed-up translations from any source

Whether you need a Japanese interview typed up in English or a Finnish video user manual subtitled in German, our experienced translators are all ears.

We can do straightforward transcription from any source or simultaneous translation and transcription: anything to help you communicate across different media.

Find out more here.

Interpreting

Subtitling

Making live communication seamless

Our fully qualified interpreters can help with everything from face-to-face meetings to focus groups and conference calls.

Focus on the task at hand rather than worry about insufficient language skills – wherever in the world you may be doing business.

Find out more here.

Captioning your content for foreign consumers

From film title sequences to training videos, correct clear subtitles are essential.

With a team of expert translators at the ready, we are currently preparing to add subtitling to our list of services, promising that all your SRT files and transcription templates will be in the hands of professionals who know all there is to know about on-screen flow and dialogue. Watch this space for more information on when our subtitling service is fully launched!

Translation

Transcreation

Adaptation

Accurate and appropriate translations

At its most basic, translation is about the accurate conversion of a text into a different language.

However a creative approach is needed to ensure that each translation is right for a particular situation, and intended audience. We take everything into account, from cultural norms to political ideologies. Good translation keeps your message clear and faithful to the source, without being literal.

Find out more here.

Translation + Creativity for advertising campaigns

Transcreation is a delicate balance between translation and creation. It is creative translation and requires a special kind of linguist/writer.

We work with highly specialised native linguists who can preserve the emotional and creative intent of the most complex idioms and straplines.

They can recreate your campaign so that it makes the desired impact not just in a different language, but also in a different culture.

Find out more here.

Adaptation of straplines and product names

That concept you slaved over, do you know if it will travel?

We can tell you whether the underlying concept behind a brand name or tagline is likely to work in another country. If not, don’t panic, we can help you find the right solution. Maybe a new audience needs a new concept, and we’re on it.

Our in-country specialists know your new market inside out. We know how important it is for the stand-out features and benefits of your product to be clear, whatever the country.

Find out more here.

Proofreading

Typesetting

Transcription

Detecting 'Human Error' in translations

Had a translation done in a language you don’t understand and would be more comfortable if it had just one final check?

Or checking something yourself but have read it so many times that you are blind to any errors?

We now offer proofreading as a standalone service. Our well-trained eyes will make sure that every character, apostrophe and comma is in the right place – and that your message is spot on for your market. Better safe than sorry.

Find out more here.

Foreign language typesetting services

Did you know that French punctuation marks are preceded by a space? Unless it’s Canadian French…

Typesetting in French is child’s play though compared with Arabic and Urdu, which present a whole host of unexpected challenges if you are used to European languages.

Leave it to us, and we will make sure that your materials don’t just sound perfect but look the part too, with our foreign language typesetting service.

Find out more here.

Typed-up translations from any source

Whether you need a Japanese interview typed up in English or a Finnish video user manual subtitled in German, our experienced translators are all ears.

We can do straightforward transcription from any source or simultaneous translation and transcription: anything to help you communicate across different media.

Find out more here.

Interpreting

Subtitling

Making live communication seamless

Our fully qualified interpreters can help with everything from face-to-face meetings to focus groups and conference calls.

Focus on the task at hand rather than worry about insufficient language skills – wherever in the world you may be doing business.

Find out more here.

Captioning your content for foreign consumers

From film title sequences to training videos, correct clear subtitles are essential.

With a team of expert translators at the ready, we are currently preparing to add subtitling to our list of services, promising that all your SRT files and transcription templates will be in the hands of professionals who know all there is to know about on-screen flow and dialogue. Watch this space for more information on when our subtitling service is fully launched!

Translation

Transcreation

Adaptation

Proofreading

Accurate and appropriate translations

At its most basic, translation is about the accurate conversion of a text into a different language.

However a creative approach is needed to ensure that each translation is right for a particular situation, and intended audience. We take everything into account, from cultural norms to political ideologies. Good translation keeps your message clear and faithful to the source, without being literal.

Find out more here.

Translation + Creativity for advertising campaigns

Transcreation is a delicate balance between translation and creation. It is creative translation and requires a special kind of linguist/writer.

We work with highly specialised native linguists who can preserve the emotional and creative intent of the most complex idioms and straplines.

They can recreate your campaign so that it makes the desired impact not just in a different language, but also in a different culture.

Find out more here.

Adaptation of straplines and product names

That concept you slaved over, do you know if it will travel?

We can tell you whether the underlying concept behind a brand name or tagline is likely to work in another country. If not, don’t panic, we can help you find the right solution. Maybe a new audience needs a new concept, and we’re on it.

Our in-country specialists know your new market inside out. We know how important it is for the stand-out features and benefits of your product to be clear, whatever the country.

Find out more here.

Detecting 'Human Error' in translations

Had a translation done in a language you don’t understand and would be more comfortable if it had just one final check?

Or checking something yourself but have read it so many times that you are blind to any errors?

We now offer proofreading as a standalone service. Our well-trained eyes will make sure that every character, apostrophe and comma is in the right place – and that your message is spot on for your market. Better safe than sorry.

Find out more here.

Typesetting

Transcription

Interpreting

Subtitling

Foreign language typesetting services

Did you know that French punctuation marks are preceded by a space? Unless it’s Canadian French…

Typesetting in French is child’s play though compared with Arabic and Urdu, which present a whole host of unexpected challenges if you are used to European languages.

Leave it to us, and we will make sure that your materials don’t just sound perfect but look the part too, with our foreign language typesetting service.

Find out more here.

Typed-up translations from any source

Whether you need a Japanese interview typed up in English or a Finnish video user manual subtitled in German, our experienced translators are all ears.

We can do straightforward transcription from any source or simultaneous translation and transcription: anything to help you communicate across different media.

Find out more here.

Making live communication seamless

Our fully qualified interpreters can help with everything from face-to-face meetings to focus groups and conference calls.

Focus on the task at hand rather than worry about insufficient language skills – wherever in the world you may be doing business.

Find out more here.

Captioning your content for foreign consumers

From film title sequences to training videos, correct clear subtitles are essential.

With a team of expert translators at the ready, we are currently preparing to add subtitling to our list of services, promising that all your SRT files and transcription templates will be in the hands of professionals who know all there is to know about on-screen flow and dialogue. Watch this space for more information on when our subtitling service is fully launched!

Our languages.

In-country linguists across the globe ensure that we can cover more than 200 languages.

As a leading UK creative translation agency, we have been adding to our network of skilled, trusted linguists for more than a decade. This means that in addition to promising top-quality work, delivered quickly, we can confidently cover your translation needs in practically any language, from Eastern Europe to South America, from the Middle East to Africa and Western Asia. In fact, we can’t think of a language we can’t help you with.
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Who we work with.

“I found Living Word a professional, trustworthy and reliable company, excellent value for money and an asset to our working practices. The quality of translations was always of a very high standard, delivered on time.”

Translation and transcreation for webpages, strapline adaptations, creative new articles, model database translations and updates.

Translations for brochures, work plans and identity guidelines.

Translation of Google’s ‘The Fall of the Wall’ virtual tour and Google+ campaigns.

Transcreations for the launch of Smirnoff Ice Double Black and Double Black Guaraná in Africa.

Translations of legal contracts, tagline adaption and transcreation of print lines for the Far East.

“Living Word has provided an outstanding service, providing European website translations in more than 30 languages for the past two and a half years. They were always willing to go the extra mile with no complaints.”
Translation of the Sony ‘To be Free’ and ‘World at Play’ scripts and subtitles.
Working with Kia on Motor Show collateral; brand range campaigns and numerous European projects.
Transcreation of a range of copy decks, sponsorship biographies and video content.
“Living Word provided a Chinese translation of excellent quality with quick turnaround. The translator had considerable skill and elegance of phrase, and the staff were friendly and flexible. A pleasure to work with.”
Transcreation of a range of straplines, headlines and copy decks, via ad agency.

Danish

Punjabi

Japanese

Greek

Hebrew

Chinese

Arabic

Russian

Korean

Mongolian

Hindi

Western

German

Spanish

Malayalam

Turkish

Hindi

Western

Spanish

Turkish

German

Arabic

Korean

Spanish

Hindi

Western

Russian

Malayalam

Turkish

Korean

Arabic

Japanese

Hindi

German