Languages And Culture Are Big Business

Services specialising in language and culture are currently more in demand than ever before. Language-services companies which not only offer specialist services such as legal, litigation or technology but who also offer translation and interpreting, now find themselves part of an industry that is worth around $34 billion worldwide. The language-services business is growing at a rate of about 12% each year.

That's big business. Cultural and business experts are needed for international business deals and lawsuits. Not all lawyers or business people can speak languages or understand the complexities of different cultures. This is when specialised experts are particularly invaluable for business. Proof then, that globalisation, culture and language really do go hand in hand.

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