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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...

pile of colourful books

Insights Nov 10, 2023

Interpreting trip of a lifetime – with language and inclusivity lessons

Did you know that Manuela, our friendly, multi-tasking account manager, is also a volunteer at the Red Cross? When the opportunity arose earlier this year to travel to Michigan, US, as an interpreter for a group of blind Spanish people training at a guide dog school, she jumped on it – despite...

Leader dogs

Insights Oct 20, 2023

Making the music scene accessible – with sign language interpretation

Rihanna went viral with her Super Bowl half-time performance back in February of 2023, for reasons quite different to the media narratives typically surrounding her. Or, to be specific and more correct, it was in fact another stage performer who ended up clocking up millions of views on YouTube and...

sign language interpretation at concert

Insights Aug 31, 2022

Rebranding blips: when big companies get it wrong

Not too long ago, Facebook rebranded to Meta, to much fanfare and interest worldwide. One country where the rebrand didn’t gone down so well, though, is Israel – because in Hebrew, meta sounds like the word for ‘dead’. We examine times when major company rebrands have failed to hit the mark...