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Why ASL Interpretation Matters: Breaking Down Communication Barriers

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is more than a service, it’s a bridge to inclusion, equity, and empowerment for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Here’s why it matters. What Is ASL Interpretation? ASL interpretation is the process of translating spoken English into American Sign Language and vice versa. ASL is a complete, visual language with…

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Setting the Standard: How ISO Certifications Define thebigword’s Excellence

In a global marketplace where trust, quality, and security are paramount, thebigword stands out as a leader in language services, not just for our innovative technology and global reach, but for our unwavering commitment to internationally recognised standards. Our extensive portfolio of ISO certifications is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, security, sustainability,…

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thebigword Recognised as One of the Top International Businesses in the UK

The shortlist for the British Business Awards 2025 has been released and we are pleased to share that thebigword has been announced as a finalist in two categories – International Business of the Year and Business Innovation of the Year. thebigword will now go up against the likes of KPMG UK, Simply Asset Finance, Forth…

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The Future of ASL Interpreting: Trends Every Interpreter Should Know

At thebigword, we’re not just keeping up with the future of ASL interpreting – we’re helping shape it. As one of the world’s leading language service providers, we’re committed to empowering interpreters and ensuring Deaf and hard-of-hearing communities receive the highest standard of care and communication. Remote Interpreting Is the New Normal The demand for…

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thebigword receives a plethora of positive feedback from translation clients

Global language solutions company, thebigword, has received a wealth of positive feedback from their translation clients. thebigword has been in the localization industry for 40+ years, specialising in supporting global brands and businesses in a variety of industries with translation support such as website translation, document translation, transcription and multimedia through traditional human translation as…

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thebigword Group acquires Clarion to create the UK’s largest British Sign Language company

[Leeds, UK] In a landmark move, thebigword Group, a global leader in language service solutions, has announced the acquisition of Clarion, the UK’s premier British Sign Language (BSL) service provider. This strategic acquisition positions the combined entity as the largest British Sign Language company in the United Kingdom. Clarion has over 22 years of experience…

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thebigword’s 11-Year Milestone: Transforming Defence Through Technological Innovation

thebigword proudly commemorates over a decade of experience in the defence industry with the continuous evolution of their language technology. The significant milestone not only highlights over a decade of unwavering commitment to the global defence sector, but also showcases remarkable technological advancements and transformative changes in how thebigword supports missions worldwide. With over a…

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Breaking language barriers: thebigword’s AI workflows enhance translation delivery on time to 99% while significantly reducing turnaround times

thebigword is proud to announce an improvement in its on-time delivery performance and significant reduction of turnaround times. This has been made possible through a strategic fusion of human expertise and state-of-the-art AI and Machine Translation technologies.  This exciting achievement reaffirms the company’s commitment to delivering accurate and timely translations to clients worldwide, setting new…

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thebigword celebrates improvement in customer satisfaction ratings for Translation and Transcription

thebigword, a world-leading language solutions provider, is thrilled to announce a remarkable upswing in its customer satisfaction scores for Translation. The company’s commitment to quality and excellence has resulted in a substantial increase in overall customer satisfaction in the last quarter. Following a comprehensive survey, thebigword has achieved an impressive customer satisfaction score of 4.1…

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thebigword empowers orphaned youths through free English communication program in India

Leading language solutions provider, thebigword, is supporting young adults from a Pune-based orphanage through an English communication program that aims to provide them with personal and educational growth. The orphanage, Sparsh, was founded in 2008 by Mahesh Yadav and his wife Sujata Yadav, with a mission to create awareness about AIDS following Sujata’s personal experience…

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thebigword awarded exciting transcription contract with Ofsted

Global language technology company thebigword has secured a transcription contract with Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills), an independent non-ministerial Government body in the United Kingdom. Ofsted is responsible for inspecting and regulating institutions providing education and care for children and young people. Ofsted’s primary purpose is to ensure that children…

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