If you’re operating in your native country everyone speaks your language so documentation, signage and online material doesn’t need translation – or does it? What happens if your organisation has visitors whose English isn’t particularly good? Is that their … [Read more...]
The language of art
In 2015 the Brandler Galleries sponsored the Translation Challenge and we talked to John Brandler about his perspective on the Challenge and the role of translation in the world of Art. Why did you decide to sponsor the Translation Challenge? “I … [Read more...]
5 mistakes international exhibitors make
If you’re planning to exhibit at a trade show or exhibition in another country don’t fall into any of these traps and you’ll have a much more successful experience. 1: Ignore Social media People who were planning to attend anyway may happen to pass by your … [Read more...]
Language and its False Friends
When learning a new language, you might come across some words that look familiar because of a similarity to words in your native tongue. So, these words will be easy to remember, right? Unfortunately, in most cases, the answer will be no. While the spelling … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to us!
It’s been a whirlwind, but our first year in Izmir has been a steep learning curve and very successful. It’s gone quickly, and we can’t believe that it has been a year already. Establishing a new branch has had a few challenges, not least getting all the … [Read more...]
The Language of Football
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup happening right now, football is the subject of conversations worldwide. Every nation has its own expressions and you don’t have to be a passionate football fan to understand them. Some football idioms have become part of everyday … [Read more...]
