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Noah Webster, the Spelling Reformer

Here at Trusted Translations we receive translation requests for English US as well as English UK. Although these two “flavors/flavours” aren’t as different as say the Canadian variant of French

March 28, 2016

The so-called “Establishment”

Recently in newspapers I’ve come across a specific term which is being used a lot, mostly because of the politically-centered times we are living in. Yet whilst doing some research

March 7, 2016

Q&A- All you Need to Know about the English language

I recently discovered the Oxford Dictionary blog which features interesting posts such as “London Underground: the origins of some unusual names”. It also features a Q&A section to some really

January 25, 2016

Words Used Worldwide

There are 196 countries in the world and English is the official language in 60 of these. Even in countries where this language is not official, many English words are

October 12, 2015

Why Are Translation Memories (TMs) Such a Useful Asset

From my experience in the world of translation, Translation Memories (TMs) and Term bases (TBs) are sent in mainly by clients who request to translate large projects or small projects

June 29, 2015

10 Key Points to Learn a New Language

Without naming names, how many people do we know that “started a language”? For those who succumbed and gave up halfway through, The Guardian’s website posted an interesting article a

November 14, 2014

Words, Words, and More Words

Have you ever stopped to think about how many words you know and use? The average adult’s vocabulary in their native language runs into many thousands of words. Those of

October 14, 2014

Interpretation Programs in Hospitals

Nowadays, it is very common to hear about interpretation services offered within hospital environments or in situations that have to do with health or medical consultations. This is due to

February 12, 2014

What Should We Keep in Mind When Interpreting?

When we must complete an interpretation job, it is essential, first and foremost, that we consult with the client or the person/company hiring our interpretation services so that they can

January 15, 2014

Should We Be Borrowing Words from Different Cultures?

Language has evolved along with time and we have been increasingly incorporating new terms and definitions to our vocabulary. Furthermore, in a world so highly interconnected like that of today’s,

December 24, 2013

What Are Glossaries Used For?

All global and multinational companies will at some point face the need to translate their material into another language; these procedures can end up being critical elements for the success of

December 18, 2013

What Are Layman’s Terms?

Have you ever read something that was so incredibly advanced, so convoluted, and so full of strange vocabulary that you downright did not understand anything? Well, rest assured, you are

November 11, 2013

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