Creative Translation

Have you ever wondered what the name of a country REALLY means? Here’s a map that shows the historical meaning of each country’s name, as far back as the earliest literal translations go. theculturetrip.com/europe/article…

Social media slang is continuously evolving. It would be easy to list a hundred phrases and acronyms, but for brevity’s sake, here are some of our favourites. dummies.com/social-media/a…

The English language may be one of the richest in the world. But sometimes it struggles to describe some human characteristics that other European languages have a specific word for. Tap right to discover some of these cool words! bbc.com/future/article…

Holiday season may be cancelled but did you know that there are really nice spots not so far from you? Here are some of the top ways to make your first trip post-lockdown count. theculturetrip.com/europe/united-…

It looks like creating a new language is essential for writers and moviemakers when crafting a new universe! Here are the top ten most famous, and geekiest, constructed languages: wired.com/2009/08/top-te…

Flowers blooming everywhere remind us of the heartwarming gift of giving flowers to someone. But does this practice have the same meaning globally? Check this “flower-giving etiquette” to make sure you give the right flower in every corner of the world! expatica.com/living/love/me…

Copy can often be overlooked in advertising in favour of the seduction of images. But in fact they are a creative’s most powerful weapon. Click here to learn more: creativereview.co.uk/why-words-are-…

From a NASA virtual tour in the space, to magnificent museums and a swim with dolphins in the Bahamas! Take a look at this list of free, online, boredom-busting resources! Happy long weekend, everyone. chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/lis…

The new WFH routine has meant having to embrace a whole new vision. Little things can really change your perspective! Take a look at these Pentagram short films that highlight simple pleasures. creativereview.co.uk/pentagram-lock…

Quarantine does not mean boredom. Why not take this opportunity to learn a new language without having to leave the house? Click here to see a list of the best apps to help you getting started: washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/trav… #LanguageLearning #CreativeTranslation #Languages

Looking for a nice read to entertain you this weekend at home? We’ve got your back. Katie Waggett’s new photo book by HoxtonMiniPress was born to show what unites rather than divides us. creativereview.co.uk/katie-waggett-…

How important is networking and maintaining connections during these days of self-isolation? Read this interesting article by @FastCompany and learn how to win at the networking game! fastcompany.com/90485774/how-t…

Kindness will keep us together! Take a look at this amazing poster campaign by British Red Cross that has teamed up with UK-based creatives to spread an important message! #CreativeTranslation #BritishRedCross #CreativeReview #Kindness creativereview.co.uk/british-red-cr…

During the Easter holidays, Creative Translation will be closed from Friday 10th to Monday 13th April inclusive. This Easter might be a little different for us all, but we still want to wish you a nice holiday! #DoingSmallThingsWithGreatLove #HappyEaster #CreativeTranslation

Have you ever wondered which languages are related to each other? Take a look at this amazing language family tree in pictures: theguardian.com/education/gall… #CreativeTranslation #Language #FamilyTree

During this tough period, here at Creative we are closer than ever. Stay safe, stay home, keep positive and let’s beat this thing! #CreativeTranslation #StayHome #WFH

What happens when design meets poetry? Check out our recommendation for this month: a book from poet Dennis J Bernstein and designer Warren Lehrer, featuring over 200 type-based poems. Click here to learn more: #Poetry #Design #Words #CreativeTranslation creativereview.co.uk/five-oceans-in…

Are you a creative like us? Are you looking to polish some of your skills, including pitching, delivering a compelling creative brief, or effective visual communication? Click here to find out how to attend some really useful online courses! creativereview.co.uk/richard-holman…

Looking for something to do during these days at home? Get a head start on learning a new language and plan your next trip! Here’s a nice article about the benefits of learning a foreign language for travel: fluentu.com/blog/travel/be… #Travel #Learning #Languages #MondayMotivaton

Looking for some film recommendations? Here’s a list of amazing foreign films that are much better that their English language remakes: #CreativeTranslation #Films #EnglishRemakes theconversation.com/six-films-that…