Careers – and the Value of Language Graduates
Mar 12, 2024
Thoughts from Alexika Managing Director Mark Robinson… It was such a pleasure to be part of a panel recently talking to language students at Lancaster University on the subject of careers. Panellists all had language degrees from Lancaster, and all still very much...
Language, Translation, and the Essence of Madeira
Feb 15, 2024
Exploring the scenic island of Madeira recently sparked a familiar contemplation for me – the profound influence of language on our perception of the world, a topic that never fails to intrigue wherever my travels take me. In this picturesque corner of the world,...
Translation companies and freelance linguists – a true partnership
Dec 15, 2023
Translation companies – or translation agencies – need the skills of professional freelance linguists – translators and interpreters - to deliver their services. Conversely, freelance linguists can gain enormous benefits from working for a translation company. This...
Perspectives: a new web site and 25 years of Alexika
Nov 27, 2023
Our translation company Alexika was launched in November 1998, and we celebrate with a stunning brand new web site. Thank you very much indeed to Matt and Flair Digital for making it happen. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed over 25 years of Alexika...
6 Things To Remember When Procuring A Professional Translation Service
Sep 27, 2023
Procuring a translation for the first time might be unlike any service that you have sourced before. Language is wonderful but certainly complex. So we thought it might be helpful to set out why we ask questions before providing a quotation for a new client. Our...
AI and the future of translation
Jul 27, 2023
We like to think to that we’re ahead of the AI (artificial intelligence) curve in the world of professional translation. We have had a form of AI – neural machine translation – around for a few years now, and it has become a helpful tool for professional linguists...
Harmonising certified translation in the UK
Jun 22, 2023
In Spain for example, it’s easy if you need a certified translation - maybe for a translation of a passport, marriage certificate or another official purpose – because there is a system of sworn translators, so you simply ensure that the translation is performed by...
Alexika Director joins council of Chartered Institute of Linguists
Apr 5, 2023
Having previously served on the council and as Treasurer of the Association of Translation Companies, we are proud that our Managing Director, Mark Robinson, is joining the council of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. He has been a qualified member of the...
Where did the linguist go on holiday? Where he could speak the language…
Mar 22, 2023
By Alexika Managing Director, Mark Robinson I love to travel to new places and experience new languages and cultures – but also being surrounded by my second language is something that I love (need?) to do. It is great to watch the German news every day from my UK...
Second language means second culture means business…
Feb 14, 2023
Second language means second culture means business… An editorial in the Guardian newspaper recently explained the importance of Netflix’s recent decision to show the Welsh-language drama Dal Y Mellt. Welsh has been through tough times as a minority language, but...
