by whym team | Aug 24, 2016 | Interpreting |
It may be the middle of the night when you need language help, but the interpreter who answers your call may be sat at their desk on the other side of the world enjoying their morning coffee! After you make a call to whym, you may be wondering: who are the people at...
by whym team | Aug 9, 2016 | Interpreting, language, Language app, Translation, Travel |
It’s magic! No, really, it is. As we begin to launch our translation for travel app into the world, more and more people are asking: but how does the app actually work? The idea is great, but how is it possible to connect me, calling from Spain, to a live (human!)...
by whym team | Jul 14, 2016 | Interpreting, language, Translation |
Many Brits will be heading off on holiday this summer for a bit of sun, sea and sand. European countries such as Spain, Greece and France are all common destinations for those wanting to escape their daily lives. And although a relatively safe bet, unexpected or...
by whym team | Jun 21, 2016 | Interpreting, Translation |
Translation and interpretation are often treated as one and the same, but they are very distinct fields. Anyone who works in either translation or interpretation must have a passion for languages and a deep knowledge of at least two. Both translation and...
by whym team | Jun 16, 2016 | Interpreting |
Interpretation has to be both incredibly accurate and conducted in real time. Hiring an interpreter who simply can’t keep up can cause delays, and depending on the setting, cost a lot of money. Poor interpretation can result in both parties walking away from a...
by whym team | Dec 20, 2015 | Interpreting, Language app, Travel
What really happens when you don’t speak the local language abroad? By Emilie Naude What do you do when you don’t speak the local language and a problem arises? A really difficult, unforeseen problem. Emphasise your words? Shout? Use Google Translate? Sure,...
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