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Rosalía is a musician from Catalunya, Spain whose latest album, Lux, is of particular interest from a language perspective; languages and language learning played a significant role. In this album, she takes inspiration from the lives of female saints originating from different cultures and continents. She not only delves into their lives by recounting their stories, but writes in the languages of the figures themselves. The album features songs about saints including Saint Olga of Kyiv, Saint Joan of Arc, and Saint Rosalía. The artist sings in 13 different languages including French, Arabic, and German, as well as her native Catalan and Spanish. The title itself, Lux, has different meanings in different languages. It means ‘light’ in Latin, while luxe in Catalan can mean ‘luxury’. This shows how our language becomes a lens through which we understand and interpret a message. The visual images in the album’s cover and foldout also carry their own meanings and possible interpretations. Some have […]

With communication being so important to The Traitors, it can teach us a lot about language and localisation. Let’s take a look at some of the core communication strategies in the game and how this ties to localisation.

Fancy getting to know Cecily, our newest Project Coordinator? Read our latest Meet the Team blog here!

That said, the Web-Translations team has been especially impressed by the following group of linguists over the past year. Some have been lifesavers on urgent projects, while others have consistently delivered outstanding work across key client accounts. Their professionalism, communication, and translation expertise truly stand out, and we’d like to extend our sincere thanks for their efforts.

For the month of December, we are offering a 15% discount on all translation projects! Get in touch to find out more!

Next month, Leeds, a city renowned for its diversity and creativity, will host Leeds City of Languages Festival. This festival will be celebrating the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Yorkshire.

Autumn is a season of change. The air turns cooler, colours deepen, and traditions around the world remind us of community and belonging. From harvest festivals to celebrations of light, many cultures mark this season with events that bring people together.

As globalisation pushes dominant languages to the forefront, indigenous and minority languages face extinction. In response, language revival campaigns from communities and governments around the world are working tirelessly to preserve their threatened languages.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is just around the corner, and we’re ready for a week of music, culture and multilingual celebration!