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What is the CEFR?
The CEFR sets out the levels of proficiency in a foreign language. Find out what each level means, how your competence is measured and take our free level test.
Learn French without textbooks: series, films and podcasts that work
You can learn French by watching series and films and listening to podcasts. Here are the best titles, plus practical tips for beginners who want to build listening skills and vocabulary.
Which languages are gold in legal translation? Find out and grow your firm
Which languages dominate the global legal world? We look at the languages most in demand in legal translation, the key documents involved and how your firm can use that to position itself internationally.
Why legal translation matters in international cases: what can a bad translation cost?
A poor legal translation can change a ruling, void a contract or trigger an international dispute. Here are the risks, the documents involved and how to choose the right translator.
How to make the most of FUNDAE funding for language courses
Your company can cover language courses at no extra cost through FUNDAE. Here is how the funding works, which mistakes to avoid and how to use your training credit before it expires.
The role of translation in global beauty campaigns
Translating a beauty campaign means far more than swapping words: it is the cultural bridge between a brand and its audiences. Here is what works, what fails and why localisation pays.
Teaching Spanish in Africa: growth, cultural impact and opportunities
Spanish is growing fast across Africa, from Equatorial Guinea to Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire. This article looks at how it is taught, its cultural impact and why it has become a tool for development.
Can you really learn a language with an app?
Language apps promise fluency from your phone. We compare Duolingo and Babbel with teacher-led classes and show you how to combine both.
The Arabic imprint on Spanish
Around 8% of Spanish vocabulary comes from Arabic. We trace that legacy through everyday words, place names and the regions where it runs deepest.
The risk of mistranslating your advertising
Ten famous cases in which a badly translated slogan hurt a major brand, and what they teach us about transcreation and cultural adaptation.