Which online language translator does the best job? A page of text in an unidentifiable language presents few problems for the modern web junkie with a dismal E in GCSE French. A couple of clicks, and that page can easily be rendered in their mother tongue - provided said tongue isn't the obscure Aboriginal dialect of Enindhilyagwa.
nundated with messages of good will, Today Translations in London decided to ask 840 of their linguists from 56 different countries to tell words that best described the reaction of the British public on the aftermath of the London bombings. 'Calm' (with 16 per cent of the responses), 'Compassionate' (10 per cent) and 'Shocked' (8.4 per cent) topped the list
"Don't mention the war - I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it." Jurga Zilinskiene, MD of Today Translations examines the opportunities for overseas trade and says it's time the British started fighting for new customers in Europe. The troubled Fawlty Towers Hotel in Torquay may not be the first choice for a visiting German family hoping to savour the sights of the south coast or the ideal placement for a young Spanish waiter hoping to improve his English.
Jurga Zilinskiene, MD of Today Translations says it's time the British started fighting for new customers in Europe and outlines her new initiative to help companies boost their overseas trade. Latest statistics show that non English speakers accessing the Internet represent over 64% of the global online population. This figure is set to increase especially in the booming markets of Eastern Europe.
Sometimes it takes an outsider to truly appreciate how lucky we are in the UK when it comes to a strong business environment, particularly when you compare the situation to that of some of our European counterparts. Jurga Zilinskiene (pictured on the right with colleagues) is one of those outsiders. After arriving eight years ago from Lithuania, she appreciates how good Britain is for business.
