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Culture & Language 7 min read

See Your Name in 14 Writing Systems: A Journey Through 5,000 Years of Human Script

Discover how your name looks in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and 10 more writing systems. Our free tool shows your name across 5,000 years of human writing history with audio pronunciations and stroke animations.

Jan 17, 2026 Read more

Guides & Tips 8 min read

UK Immigration Translation Requirements 2026: Complete Guide

A comprehensive guide to UK visa translation requirements for 2026, covering the latest immigration changes, certification rules, and how to ensure your documents meet Home Office standards.

Jan 16, 2026 Read more

Company News 5 min read

Introducing Our New Website: Faster Quotes, Smarter Technology

We have completely rebuilt lingoservice.com from the ground up with instant quotes, AI-powered document analysis, and a seamless checkout experience. Here is what is new.

Jan 8, 2026 Read more

Culture & Language 4 min read

Why Japanese Business Cards Must Be Handled With Both Hands

In Japan, the exchange of business cards (meishi) is a ritual that reflects deep cultural values of respect and hierarchy. Handing over a card with one hand? That is a serious faux pas.

Jan 8, 2026 Read more

Industry News 5 min read

The €50 Million Translation Error That Grounded Airbus Planes

A simple unit conversion error in technical documentation led to wiring that was 41cm too short, grounding an entire fleet and costing Airbus half a billion euros.

Jan 6, 2026 Read more

Guides & Tips 6 min read

How to Get Your Birth Certificate Translated for UK Immigration

A step-by-step guide to getting your birth certificate translated and certified for UK visa applications, UKVI requirements, and Home Office submissions.

Jan 3, 2026 Read more

Culture & Language 7 min read

10 Untranslatable Words That Reveal How Cultures Think

From the Portuguese "saudade" to the Danish "hygge", some words capture feelings and concepts that simply do not exist in English. Here are 10 of our favourites.

Jan 1, 2026 Read more