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Translation process Do you need to comprehend documents and correspondence in full in the language of your customers, suppliers and colleagues? Do you need to communicate your own messages with absolute clarity to speakers and readers of other languages? If the answer is yes you’ll also want to make sure the translation process is as smooth as possible on your terms. Whether your translation needs are to

We are certified to ISO 9001 and EN 15038     (the specialist European standard for translations)

Your Top Ten tips for a quality translation – every time. To help us deliver you a quality translation there are some success criteria you should consider for every translation project, no matter how big or small. Contact us at the very start of your translation piece of work. Prepare before you start – you can save time and money for the final translation if you take some time at the

 Type the content you wish to translate in the box. If you need to translate your document or website from English or to English professionally from/to any language, please use the quote request form on the right.  

Q: Can you translate PowerPoint slides? Yes! We translate presentations for many clients and can make all the necessary adjustments to fit the foreign language text into your slides. Translations into English

Robertson Languages International offers English to Chinese translations and Chinese to English translations. It might be that you require an English to Chinese translation of a tender document to a new supplier, or a Chinese to English translation of the safety instructions for a new product. Due to the complexity of the Chinese language in its various forms, we only use trained linguists who have a detailed and specific

Robertson Languages International offers English to French translations and French to English translations. It might be that you require an English to French translation of a legal contract or marketing brochure, or a French to English translation of a supplier’s proposal or product specification. Our native speakers and trained linguists have a detailed understanding of the nuances and dialects of the French language, and can

Robertson Languages International offers English to German translations and German to English translations. It might be that you require an English to German translation of your new company brochure, or a German to English translation of the technical specification of a product for a new supplier. Our native speakers and trained linguists have a detailed understanding of the nuances and dialects of the German language, and can

Robertson Languages International offers English to Italian translations and Italian to English translations. It might be that you require an English to Italian translation of a product brochure, or an Italian to English translation of a financial report Our native speakers and trained linguists have a detailed understanding of the Italian language and can therefore ensure accurate and contextual translation from either English

Robertson Languages International offers English to Japanese translations and Japanese to English translations. It might be that you require an English to Japanese translation of a series of corporate communications for the Japanese office of a global corporation, or a Japanese to English translation of a user guide for a new product. Our native speakers and trained linguists have a detailed understanding of the Japanese

Robertson Languages International offers English to Spanish translations and Spanish to English translations. It might be that you require an English to Spanish translation of your website or business cards, or a Spanish to English translation of a local tourist guide or minutes of client meetings. Our native speakers and trained linguists have a detailed understanding of the nuances and dialects of the Spanish language, and can

Learning in the UK is the best way of improving your written and spoken communication skills in English. You will develop a richer understanding of how the language is used by living and working in an English speaking environment. You will also get the benefits of being able to involve yourself in the culture and way of life through living and working in the UK. Robertson Languages International offer bespoke English language

We provide language training to all levels in all languages. We also regularly teach the following specialist language courses:   Specialist language training in English Specialist language training in other languages

English for Medicine English for Nurses English for Accountants English for Engineers English for IT   English for Special Purposes   English for Sales Purposes English for Sales Order Processing English for Customer Care English for Finance English for PAs English for Meetings and Presentations English for Report Writing

Language Training for Sales Purposes Language Training for Sales Order Processing Language Training for Customer Care Language Training for Finance Language Training for PAs Language Training for Meetings and Presentations Report Writing French, German, Italian and Spanish Presentation Skills in French, German, Italian and Spanish Pronunciation and Voice Control in French, German,

 "It's a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can get you into hot water." Franklin P. Jones The ability to speak the words of another language is only part of the story. Comprehension and appropriate

A tailored training programme for each student based on a 1 to 1 assessment of an individual's unique learning needs. A trainer who is handpicked to match each student's total learning needs in terms of learning style, location, preferred learning environment, time and frequency - we don't expect you to come to us on our terms when we choose Access to our online tracking and messaging service so

Doing business abroad Doing business in another country requires you to understand the norms of different cultures, how business is conducted and how to develop successful personal and business relationships. Below are some examples of some differences in business “styles” for a range of countries. Please check with your host or a friend on what is common practice in the area and region you visit.

Do you need the confidence and assurance that your personal language proficiency is such that it will equip you within the environment, culture and country you will be living and working in? Do you need to be sure that newly recruited people can speak and write in the languages they say they can to the level of proficiency they say they can? Do you need a reliable method of assessing language competence and

Set in the beautiful countryside of the Dordogne region, only 10 minutes from the lovely town of Bergerac, this traditional French country house is being opened for limited periods throughout the year to

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If you have a question that is not answered on this page, call us on +44 118 934 6000. Q: Do you run training classes? YES - For corporate language training, please go to Training - English

Definitions: Simultaneous interpreting: interpreters translate in parallel with the speaker via headphones and from soundproof booths usually at large gatherings Simultaneous interpreters tend to work in pairs, rotating every 20 minutes or so, due to the intense concentration required. Consecutive interpreting: the interpreter takes notes and then translates at regular intervals what the speaker has just said. This

Using an interpreter is one of the simplest and quickest ways to strengthen your hand in an international environment. Our interpreters are carefully selected for assignments. We match their expertise and knowledge to your requirements. In addition to interpreting services for meetings, conferences, training courses and visits, many of our clients use our services for telemarketing, credit control, voice-overs and

In Romania, the winter holiday season is in full swing from December 24 to January 7. Highlights include: Christmas Day, New Year and Epiphany, with their respective eves. The most important feature of these celebrations is their unique variety of colourful Romanian customs, traditions and beliefs. Artistic, literary, musical, and other folklore events make the winter holidays some of the most original and spectacular spiritual

Do you need to find out how many dollars in a pound, how many yen in a euro, or any other currency conversion? If you do, we have the perfect link for you. Click here to be re-directed to the external Currency Converter

If you need to make an international phone call but you aren't sure how to dial the relevant international, country and local telephone codes, we have all the information you need. Find dialling codes from anywhere in the world, to anywhere in the world! Click here to be re-directed to the external Country Calling

Robertson Languages can offer training and translation for all the following languages and more. Click any link below to find more information about that language. List of languages in order of number of native speakers

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The creators of the Visual Thesaurus describe it as "an online dictionary and thesaurus of over 145,000 words that you explore using an interactive map". Like any thesaurus, it's great for tracking down an elusive word you can't quite recall, or simply browsing to improve your vocabulary. However, the added visual dimension of clicking on a word, and watching a cluster of related words (which are in turn clickable, and so on) rearrange

"What time is it now in...?" Here's a timezone map that can answer that question (and many other related ones) for you: Click here to be re-directed to the external World Timezones

Cloudy in Caracas? Freezing fog in Finland? Bucketing it down in Bamako? If you're wondering, "What's the weather like in...?", here's a link (courtesy of the BBC) that will reveal all. Click here to be re-directed to the external World Weather

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Here at Robertson Languages International we would like to share some of our recent projects with you. Click one of the following links for the relevant case studies.  

Impress the one you love by saying 'I love you' in different languages! Afrikaans Ek het jou lief Albanian Te dua Arabic Ana behibek

Mother’s Day is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in over 46 countries across the globe. Although the dates are different, the thought is the same: to give respect to all the wonderful mothers around the world. Robertson Languages International wishes mothers around the world a very happy Mother's Day.

Christmas in Australia : Click here to find out how they celebrate Christmas in AustraliaChristmas in Bulgaria : Click here to find out how they celebrate Christmas in BulgariaChristmas in France : Click here to find out

Christian communities large and small celebrate Christmas throughout the African continent. On Christmas day carols are sung from the Congo on down to South Africa. Meats are roasted, gifts are exchanged and family visits made. Those who can afford it will generally give gifts such as schoolbooks, soap, cloth, candles and other practical goods. The emphasis is more on the religious aspect of

In Bulgaria, Christmas Eve is as important as Christmas day. A special dinner, consisting of at least twelve dishes is prepared. All of them are without meat and each of them represents a separate month of the year. The dishes consist of beans, different kinds of nuts, dried plums, cakes, and the traditional 'Banitsa'. Banitsa is a pastry prepared by layering a mixture of whisked eggs and pieces of

The celebration of Christmas in France varies by region. Most provinces celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December, which is a bank holiday. However, in Eastern and northern France, the Christmas season begins on 6 December, 'la fête de Saint Nicolas', and in some provinces la fête des Rois is one the most important holidays of the Christmas season. In Lyon, 8 December is 'la

Advent marks the beginning of the Christmas period. The advent wreath, originating with the folk practices of the pre-Christian Germanic people as a symbol of hope and new light, is a popular decoration in German homes. It consists of a circular wreath of pine branches with four candles and on the first, second, third and fourth Sundays preceding Christmas day, candles on the advent wreath are lit.

Although Christmas is not as big a holiday as Easter, it is celebrated with lavish decorations and lights strung across most of the streets in major cities and towns. The beginnings of Christmas in Greece go back to the time of St. Nicholas, who was known as the patron saint of sailors. According to Greek tradition, his clothes are drenched with brine, his beard drips with seawater, and his face is covered with

Christmas in Iceland : In Iceland they don’t have just one Santa Claus, they have thirteen! The Icelandic Santa Clauses are called "jólasveinar" ("Yuletide Lads"). Their parents are Grýla, a mean old woman who drags off naughty children, and Leppalúði, who is not as mean. The origin of these "Santas" is centuries old, and each has its own name,

Christmas in Italy : Christmas starts eight days before Christmas Day with a special 'Novena' of prayers and church services which lasts until Christmas Day. On the 23rd December Children go from house to house dressed as shepherds, playing pipes, singing and reciting Christmas poems. They receive money to buy Christmas treats. A strict feast is observed 24 hours before Christmas Eve, and is

Christmas in Lebanon : All over the Middle East, including Lebanon, people plant seeds of chickpeas, wheat grains, beans and lentils in cotton wool two weeks before Christmas Day. These seeds are watered everyday so that by Christmas they usually have shoots that are as high as six inches. These shoots are then used to surround the manger in Nativity scenes. A star is suspended over the scene of Christ's birth and figures in

In Poland, Christmas is officially known as 'Bozz Narodzenie', though it is most often referred to as 'Gwiazdka', meaning, "little star." Christmas Eve in Poland is a time of family gathering and reconciliation. The day before Christmas sees the women of the household cleaning and sweeping the entire house. The Christmas Eve supper is an event of great enjoyment and high anticipation.

Christmas in South America : In most countries in South America Christmas is celebrated similarly to the UK, although there is a greater Religious emphasis.. As South America is in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas falls over the summer. Even though temperatures are around 30°C in Chile for example, people dress up in full winter Santa Clause or “ outfits for the children. Since the weather is very

The Christmas season officially begins on the 8th December with 'the Feast of Immaculate Conception'. Every year a ceremony called ‘the dance of six’ takes place in front of the great Gothic cathedral in Seville. On Christmas Eve, known as ‘the Good Night’, tiny oil lamps are lit in every house. After Christmas Dinner and