Spain's century-old 'Libro de Familia' – or family record book – is being replaced by a new online file that records life events such as birth and marriage. This file incorporates new information automatically, meaning no more trips to the Civil Registry english.elpais.com/society/2021-0…

Really useful info here, split into the different regions:

As the report says, SMEs represent 6 million businesses in the UK. 30% more success if they use #LanguageResources is significant for the economy and for the 16.8 million employees

Delighted Lynn’s hard work and generosity in mentoring new translators has been recognised @itiwesternregio New Entrants Group are very lucky to have her

Fellow members of @itiwesternregio who are mums, please help Irene out if you have a few moments

Bite-sized insight into what #translators and #interpreters do at work each day. Worth a read, especially for the #ProTips

Now we have had a little bit of sun in the UK this week, it’s time to practice some fun Spanish phrases to exaggerate about how hot it is thelocal.es/20210609/sweat… #ComoPegaLorenzo

There’s no need to ask why languages matter. They make you better at whatever you do. They open your mind to new ways of thinking in medicine, music, religion, physics, history, maths, politics, law & so much more. Understanding matters. Communication matters. Languages matter.

Most outrageous quote request of the week: “I have to sit a Spanish exam tomorrow can you send a translator to come and write the answers for me” #SpanishLanguageServices #DoesntIncludeCheatingOnExams

Existing MITIs welcome as well as those still contemplating it, so we can have a productive chat afterwards

Lots of change at the office at the mo. We're in the midst of expanding and rebranding... we are now trading as QUALITY LANGUAGES. Same quality translation services, same expertise in key business sectors, more languages. Spread the word! qualitylanguages.co.uk

On accents in English:

This is a great opportunity to learn lots, meet and help fellow local translators and interpreters and be part of the team behind the scenes @itiwesternregio. Please do consider #volunteering #xl8 #1nt

Today is #SpanishLanguageDay and #EnglishLanguageDay and I wrote a little piece for the Spanish Chamber in the UK

Only just discovered Encanto, thx to our small ones... the #TwoOruguitas version of the #DosOruguitas song is a beautiful example of creative translation... it's not word for word from the Colombian Spanish original, it can stand alone as a gorgeous song yet it keeps its identity

Translating your business. What does that mean for you? For us, translating your business means learning from you what you need to achieve and helping you get there #TranslationServices #InheritancePlanning #OverseasProperty #Manufacturing #ContentMarketing