Translation Blunder of the Month
The American Dairy Association’s huge success with its “Got Milk?” campaign was unfortunately not mirrored in the Spanish-speaking market, where it translated to “Are you lactating?” Luckily enough for...
Children’s Society Brew and Bake week
At Atlas we are keen to do our bit for charity and when we heard about The Children’s Society Brew and Bake week we couldn’t wait to join in...
24/7 Telephone Interpreting Travelling Adventure – Part 1
Meet John and Cait. They have embarked on a travelling adventure, starting in England and ending up (hopefully) in China. Over the course of their journey they will come...
Songs for Translators
Inspired by the recent Summer music festivals that have been taking place across Britain, the Atlas team has come up with our very own hit parade of songs, especially...
Baby naming traditions from across the globe
The arrival of little George Alexander Louis (otherwise known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge) captivated millions last month. As soon as he jumped onto the front...
Atlas Translations Open Day 2013 – Part 3
Senior Project Manager Siân Owen has been with Atlas nearly 2 years now, but has somehow missed our previous Open Days! Here’s what she had to say about the...
Atlas Open Day 2013 – Part 2: Meeting Translators & Suppliers
Manager Anna Davies helped organise our recent Open Day and here’s what she had to say about the day itself: Our ‘Summer Fayre’ themed Open Day on 4th July...
Atlas Open Day 2013 for Translators and Interpreters
Stefania, our Italian work placement worked hard at our Open Day last week. Here’s what she had to say about it: On 4th July we had an open day...
Staff News: "au revoir" to one of our wonderful work placements
This month we are very sad to be saying au revoir to one of our wonderful work placements, Goulven Hecht. We know that one day he will make a...
Supplier Open Day
As mentioned in our last newsletter, Atlas is delighted to be holding its supplier open day next Thursday 4th July. Taking place from 9.30am – 3pm, it promises to be...