Languagematters Online Easter Egg Hunt

29th März 2021

How many eggs are hidden in the image? Add these eggs to your running total for your chance to win our delicious Easter treats! Comment the t...

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Why you might be counting in the wrong language

21st Januar 2021

The language we speak can have an influence on how we solve and think of numbers. Despite mathematics being a universal language, the way a child’s...

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Where Dutch directness comes from

11th Januar 2021

The Dutch people are known for their straightforwardness and they have a word for it “bespreekbaarheid”. But where does this directness come from. ...

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How to Work From Home: 10 Tips to Stay Productive

8th Januar 2021

Working from home has now become the new normal for many.  Although as the new normal continues for others, it can feel that we are in less control...

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A Look Back On This Year—And 3 Powerful Career Lessons For 2021

28th Dezember 2020

This year has tested us all in different ways. For many, the usual office ro...

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The Evolution Of Language Services Technology

4th Dezember 2020

Translation technology is continuing to evolve. Are we aware of how much influence the language service technology has on our daily life? With the ...

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Christmas events in the Netherlands this winter

1st Dezember 2020

December is upon us! Lots of Christmas markets and events across the Netherlands have been cancelled due to the current situation. However, there a...

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Remote work and self-care: The place you work and live

30th November 2020

As the current situation continues, a lot of employees have been working from home. Keeping the right work-life balance can be overwhelmingly diffi...

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How do we measure language fluency?

25th November 2020

How can we measure if we are fluent in a language? It all depends on how you use your language skills: whether it is business or social manners var...

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Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?

18th November 2020

Language skills are still in demand in the workforce. With the newest translation technology, it can be a convenient alternative to use while trave...

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