It’s the crack of dawn, and Lucy is back at the pool again. Her body aches but she perseveres. There’s a big competition on the horizon, and she doesn’t feel prepared. Everyone tells her she swims like a fish, but she knows there are better competitors. She needs to swim, swim, swim. Splash. She plunges … Continued

There’s a lot of confusion about where the Irish and Scottish Gaelic originated, and the history often looks pretty murky. Where exactly did Gaelic come from? Who had it first and who were they? How did Celtic come into play and what’s the status of Gaelic today? We dusted off the history books to find … Continued

Every year, tens of thousands of words pop into existence. Sometimes we invent new things and need words for them. Other times we decide something is important and that it needs a name. Or we simply get bored of old words and update them. Generally, if the public takes a liking to a word, it … Continued

Have you ever found yourself wondering “where did this word come from?” – well there’s a strong chance that the word derived from Latin. You’ve probably arrived at this post because you’re interested in when Latin supposedly “died” and why this is the case. Here at Global Language Services, we’re here to help explain the … Continued

As Daenerys Targaryen discovers in Game of Thrones, learning Dothraki language and customs is no walk in the park. Whether it’s fictional or not, language learning is tough. Have you ever tried to invent your own? Even if you are not a fan, it is highly likely that you have at least heard of George … Continued

Languages are dying left and right. According to some estimates, one language dies every two weeks. As strange as it seems, popularity is the lifeblood of a language. If people stop favouring a language for some reason or lose their culture (or their lives) to foreign invaders, their language often dies along with the last … Continued

Interpretation isn’t simple. It requires an understanding of at least two cultures. The interpreter must be able to think quickly, simultaneously retaining and processing information. They must also be able to creatively communicate ideas that don’t have a straightforward translation in another language. Those requiring interpretation services have varying and often complex needs. There are … Continued

Introduction Have you ever used the phrase “I could do that in my sleep!”? If not, it typically means that something is so easy that you could do it asleep. But what if you actually could do it in your sleep? As the world continues to evolve, we all strive to look for new ways … Continued