How to understand unfamiliar accents

Do you speak to people from around the world? Do you struggle to catch what they say? Here are 12 tips that will help you understand them.

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Nov 13, 2024

How to spot an untrained interpreter

We'll explain how you can tell from their behaviour whether an interpreter has been adequately trained.

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Shelley Purchon

Jan 18, 2024

Who suffers if doctors use family and friends to interpret?

These good practice guidelines on the use of ad hoc interpreters have been developed in partnership with the Health and Race Equality Forum.

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Shelley Purchon

May 30, 2023

How to make a speech to a foreign audience

What if your audience speak English as a Foreign Language? These tips will help you give a presentation that is easy to understand so that your whole audience is engaged.

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Shelley Purchon

Nov 28, 2022

How to explain ‘safeguarding’ to speakers of other languages

Safeguarding is a tricky concept. How can you explain it to people who speak English as a foreign language? Our short video will inspire you

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Shelley Purchon

Oct 28, 2022

How to be an ally to learners of English

Here are 8 things it's harder for people to do if English is not their first language. How can you be a good conversation partner?

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How to understand unfamiliar accents

How to spot an untrained interpreter

Who suffers if doctors use family and friends to interpret?

How to make a speech to a foreign audience

How to explain ‘safeguarding’ to speakers of other languages

How to be an ally to learners of English

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