Welcome to Robertson Languages International
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At Robertson Languages International your requirements for language translation, language training, interpreting services or cultural awareness briefings are our business. You can be assured that you will only work with qualified, experienced translators and first-language trainers who understand the basics, the nuances and where relevant, the highly technical elements of translation, training and interpreting.
We have been providing award-winning language training and translation services in all languages to business and professional clients since 1989. Our customers include large corporations, professional practices such as solicitors, accountants, architects and PR consultancies as well as SMEs that operate in an international environment.
Contact us to talk about your translation and training needs by calling
+44 118 934 6000 or clicking the Red Button to request a quote.
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All our services are certified to ISO 9001, and our translations are certified to BS EN 15038.
At Robertson Languages we believe that you expect and deserve value, reliability and quality and that’s what you get – guaranteed. We can make that guarantee because we were instrumental in designing BS EN 15038, the specialist standard for translation and are one of only a handful of companies in Europe to be certified to that standard – quality on your behalf.
Latest language blog entries
Interesting facts about the Italian language
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:20:09 +0000
Italian is an easy language to learn for everyday use, especially if you’ve learnt French. It is one of the Romance languages, which is a branch of the Indo-European language family, comprising all the languages that descend from Latin, the language of ancient Rome.
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Italian is spoken by about 60 million people in Italy, and by [...]
Get the Most from Your Hard Earned Holiday – You Deserve It!
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:17:42 +0000
You probably wait all year for your holiday; that one yearned-for break where you can relax, see new sights, soak up the local atmosphere, drink great local wines and eat freshly cooked local foods.
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But then you get to your dream destination and feel awkward trying to do the simplest things. “How do I ask [...]
Understanding the Languages of Law and Finance
Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:42:17 +0000
Law and finance are not countries but they certainly have their own language. All types of businesses send and receive documents, contracts and information that have financial or legal content. You may need to prepare reports, draw up contracts or share financial or legal documents across international borders. If so, it is not only the [...]
We are now 20 years old!
Fri, 01 May 2009 08:45:57 +0000
Robertson Languages International was founded on 1 May 1989, exactly 20 years ago to-day. Thank you to all our customers, tutors, translators, employees and suppliers who have supported us to provide training and translation services that over the years have won six awards and gained two quality certifications (ISO 9001 and EN 15038) . You have helped us [...]
Happy Anniversary Part 2 – The Future is Bright
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:03:24 +0000
In operational terms, translation has changed more than language training over the years. Technical advances, translation memory tools, email and the internet have all made their mark.Â
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Our training is still face-to-face, not because we have shied away from using IT resources, but because we firmly believe that to use a language at an intermediate or [...]
Are you on the yellow BRIC road?
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:32:44 +0000
The economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China continue to grow fast. Their governments are stimulating consumer spending and this creates opportunity for UK companies to sell goods and services.
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“Countries such as India and China have been able to grow because of heavy investment in raising living standards, providing water and housing, and all this [...]
April fool!… Maybe not.
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:56:06 +0000
A recent story reported by the FoxNews website (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,512781,00.html) sounds like it could be an April Fool (honestly, governments should avoid introducing legislation on 1st April). It is reported that computer games sold in Quebec with an English version must also be sold in French if there is a French version in existence elsewhere in the world. This seems [...]
Podcast 1: Introducing Robertson Languages
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:38:59 +0000
Do you want a quick explanation of our services without having to read through all our web pages?
Perhaps you are looking for a language translation service for your company. If so, may we suggest this audio series as a first introduction?
This issue covers:
Who we are
Overview of services
…and a salutary translation story…
