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Chinese film industry enter into historic accord with British Cinema giving UK filmmakers access to biggest film market within next 10 yrs.

The infamous sign language interpreter from Nelson Mandela’s funeral, Thamsanqa Jantjie, has claimed that he suffered from a schizophrenic attack that caused him to translate incorrectly and that he is an accredited sign language interpreter.

Cameron oversaw the signing of a package of UK/Chinese healthcare deals expected to benefit the British economy to the tune of £120 million.

A popular advertising campaign may wish to convince us that 'it's good to talk', but research suggests claim is truer than we might think.

Google Translate has announced that it will add a further nine languages to its service, taking the total number of languages over 80.

The Government has unveiled an ambitious initiative to encourage British creative firms to tap into overseas markets

Ministers from across the world have agreed a landmark deal designed to boost global trade and facilitate faster and easier trading between countries.

British firms are being urged to think about tailoring their customer service and marketing strategies around Mandarin.

Scientists are mapping the brain in order to pinpoint areas crucial to language comprehension.

French commuters jumping aboard rail operator SNCF’s Reims to Paris line are enjoying something novel alongside their coffee and croissants: English language lessons.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been working hard to improve ties with China while on a visit to the county, including trying his hand at Mandarin.

The UK Government has launched an ambitious new education programme to prepare the next generation to live and thrive in a global society.

The British Academy has criticised the lack of language skills within the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and wider government.

Popular children's television shows Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob Squarepants are to be translated into Maori for Kiwi kids.

Microsoft is now having a stab at bridging the gap between the deaf and those who can hear.

Brazil is going all out to convert World Cup and Olympic interest into tourism dollars, or should that be reais.

Medical leaders have hailed the move which will see the GMC check foreign doctors' language skills before they are allowed to treat patients.

It might often sound like an unintelligible grunt, but the word 'huh?' has a vital and universal importance within human communication.

The UK might be a nation but it needs to think big if it wants to capitalise on the increasingly international world of business.

Are colloquialisms like 'Loubs' and 'Flatforms' going to stay in popular culture?