You may have seen a few weeks ago that 23rd April marked the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. It’s an understatement to say that Shakespeare was a master of the English language, even creating countless new words and phrases to enhance the meaning in his writing, many of » Read More
Localisation Checklist: the Right English to Boost your Conversion Rate
British English or American English: Localisation Checklist Use this localisation checklist to help you expand your reach, outside of your territory and possibly on the other side of the planet. You want your new clients to feel comfortable on your site. The chances are you can’t afford to localise » Read More
7 Illustrated Slang Terms for Money
An Illustrated Tour of Slang Terms for Money The English language is rich in slang expressions for money, and often these terms tell us something interesting about the nation using them. With this in mind, the team at Art Money and Go Compare has created a series of artworks » Read More
British Accents: Tips on Understanding Brits!
The Challenges of Understanding Different Regional Accents It’s often easy for regional accents and dialects to make understanding a new language difficult. From travelling abroad to communicating with people in different countries via e-mail or telephone, understanding new people can be hard for those who aren’t familiar with common » Read More
A Language Isn’t Anyone’s Property
Growing use of English all over the world inevitably means innovation in the way it is used, the fruit of a creative encounter between flexible language and local culture. This gives rise to fun and often enlightening variants, but the question of whether these innovations are “right” or » Read More