Active Languages Magazine
Language news, translation articles and updates about language courses for adults and juniors.
ACCORD visits and excursions programs
Any trip to the French capital to study French at ACCORD Paris is special, but you can make your time at the French language school extra special with the help of Get Your Guide.
French Immersion: How to get the most out of it
Do you want to learn or improve your French? Undecided about the benefits of a study abroad experience? The keyword here is “French immersion”.
Oops! AI Did It Again… – Beware of Translations using AI
Here are a couple of examples of AI fails from real clients who called on us to save the day after AI messed with their translations. We recommend always working with human translators to translate or at least proofread your content to make sure it’s suitable for your audience.
Top 5 Experiences at French Summer Camp
To everyone who’s jetting off for their French summer camp experience in the next few weeks, we hope you have an amazing holiday. To anyone who hasn’t booked their summer camp yet… what are you waiting for?
A bitter pill to swallow: Translation apps aren’t just what the doctor ordered
NHS England has sounded the alarm over the risks of using translation apps after a number of organisations have begun using them to bridge language barriers between staff and patients.
MTPE vs. human translation… Does it compare?
We asked Héloïse, our in-house French>English translator and general manager, to take compare the two with a project combining MTPE and human translation.
Warning: certified translation scams on the rise
Translation scams, including those involving certified translations, are indeed on the rise. We've seen a worrying rise in legal firms contacting us for help with translating legal documents for use in court.
Scam alert: How to spot a scam translation agency or translator
If you receive any emails from a dubious translator or translation agency, you know who to call… Active Languages Translation Agency! Contact our Translation Agency.
Easter in Paris with ACCORD French Language School
If you’re heading over to Paris to make the most of the Easter half term with a French course at ACCORD, this blog has lots of ideas to keep you occupied in Paris this April. Let’s hop to it!
Are you looking for a study abroad programme?
You’ve come to the right place! Active Languages can help you find the right language school and course for your needs.
Study abroad Language courses and football for juniors
We can help you find the right experience for your kids, whether you’re looking for a French exam revision course for the school holidays, a summer campus with other kids, a family holiday to soak up the language and culture or a unique summer campus in the UK where you can study English and practise your football skills with the Paris Saint-Germain Academy UK.
Study abroad Language courses for adults in France
Maybe you need to improve your French for that job interview in Nice. Or perhaps you want to spend some of your trip to Paris studying French, exploring the city and living like a local. No matter why you want to study abroad, Active Languages can help you find your happy place.