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
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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
Doing Business in China
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:47:24 +0000
As one of the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China), China offers major opportunities for many countries. The current growth rate of China’s economy and production, has attracted many companies from around the world seeking lower manufacturing costs and cheaper labour. To succeed in this competitive market place you need a good understanding of [...]
Technical Translations: a Matter of Life and Death?
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:41:51 +0000
Would it be melodramatic to say that technical translations can be the difference between life and death? What if you needed medical documents translated and the translator misunderstood and mistranslated a vital element; might it then be a life or death issue?
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Well all drama aside, technical translations are essential for professions such as law, finance, [...]
Language training is about how you say something not just what you say.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:36:44 +0000
You’ve seen comedy sketches where two people are having a discussion, get into a disagreement and one person says “it’s not what you said it’s how you said itâ€. If how you say things can be detrimental between people who speak the same language, Mars and Venus jokes aside, imagine how much greater the problem [...]
Cross Cultural Briefings: Pre-emptive Action (for Overseas Postings)
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:42:48 +0000
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Why might you seek a cultural briefing before you go to your new country or take up that overseas posting? Here are some great reasons to take preparatory action.
To establish credibility and create rapport so that you can build the appropriate level of working and personal relationships you need to be successful with colleagues and [...]
Translation Services – Desktop Publishing
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:21:45 +0000
However good a translation is, it can always be improved by good desk-top publishing. This should be done by someone who is familiar with the language or you will make wrong decisions about hyphenation at the end of lines. You will be very likely to make silly mistakes such as dropping parts of words or [...]
Japan’s largest clothing retailer aims for global domination
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:05:03 +0000
Uniqlo, Japan’s largest clothing retailer has announced it will train all executives worldwide to communicate, write documents and conduct meetings in English by March 2012 (and not in Japanese as currently).
Tadashi Yanai, President and Chairman of Fast Retailing told the Mainichi newspaper. “This move is necessary for a Japanese company to survive as a global [...]
Languages Open New Doors
Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:07:51 +0000
Many companies, released from the economic grip of the past 18 months are seeking to expand into new international markets and grab new opportunities: markets where there are language and cultural differences, markets where doing business effectively means having people who can confidently and competently speak and write in different languages. Such companies need people [...]
