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The most curious words from each autonomous community in Spain
Spain is a mosaic of languages and unique expressions. This article takes you on a tour of the most curious words in each autonomous community, from the Asturian "guaje" to the Valencian "ché".
Translating company articles of association and minutes
A poor translation of your articles of association or minutes can invalidate legal transactions and damage your company. Here is why relying on specialist sworn translators is a strategic decision, and how Alos can help with legal translation and professional language training.
Mallorcan words and phrases you will hear in the Balearic Islands
A practical guide to the Mallorcan expressions you will hear across the Balearic Islands, with their literal meaning, how islanders actually use them and why this variety of Catalan matters culturally and professionally.
The definitive guide to living, working or studying in Nigeria: what nobody tells you
Discover the main visa types for entering Nigeria: tourism, business, study, work or consultancy. Find out about requirements, duration and estimated cost.
English for doctors and the healthcare sector
A good command of English is essential in healthcare: it underpins effective communication with patients, opens access to quality training and prevents translation errors that can have serious consequences.
Financial English: key abbreviations you need to know
A guide to 10 essential financial English abbreviations that appear in business reports and presentations, with clear explanations, real context and advice on how to improve your language training.
7 surprising facts about languages
Languages are more than words: they carry history, culture and surprising quirks. In this post we share 7 astonishing facts that will change the way you look at language.
Documents you will need to translate if you move abroad
Moving to another country? Here is which documents you need to translate, how to do it properly and how professional translation services can save you a great deal of trouble.
What is special about the Spanish spoken in Galicia?
Spanish does not sound the same in Galicia. Centuries of living alongside Galician have shaped a distinctive variety of Spanish, with its own phonetics, vocabulary and sentence patterns rooted in a strong regional identity.
Thinking of living in Brazil? Everything you need to know about visas, requirements and quality of life
A complete guide to the Brazilian visa: the requirements, the cities most often recommended and the key advice for expatriates planning the move.