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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Love languages? 🌍 Sign up to CIOL's monthly eNewsletter for the latest language industry news, professional insights, events and opportunities. www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-highlig... #CIOL #Languages #News #LoveLanguages #CPD #Events #TheLinguist

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Sascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The new issue of The Linguist is out now - with a short article by me about gender-inclusive language and linguistic change in language learning (republished from @uk.theconversation.com: doi.org/10.64628/AB....): www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The autumn issue of The Linguist has just been published and is available for download, with plenty of stories for language lovers to read and news to catch up on! Enjoy! www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist #TheLinguist #Languages #news #CIOL #LoveLanguages #LanguageMatters #LanguageLearning

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Women's stories deserve to travel. 📚✨ August is Women in Translation Month and we're celebrating women authors and the translators who bring their work to new readers. What's your favourite book in translation? Share in comments. www.ciol.org.uk/women-transl... #WITMonth #Translation #WomenWriters

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What's the one word in your language that English can't quite express?🤔Read the blog on 'untranslatable' words and tell us your favourite ones in the comments. www.ciol.org.uk/untranslatab... #UntranslatableWords #LanguageMatters #Languages #Translation #LanguageAndCulture #CIOL

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Vivian Federicci explores how the iconic song 'The Girl from Impanema' changes across languages, highlighting the tricky art of translating lyrics. Perfect summer reading from the latest issue of The Linguist👇 www.ciol.org.uk/lyrical-cont... #SongTranslation #TheLinguist #CIOL #Culture #Languages

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Stay up to date with the latest from across the world of languages🙂 Take a look at the stories you might have missed – and don’t forget to sign up to have every update delivered straight to your inbox👇 www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-highlig... #TheLinguist #Languages #CIOL #News #CPD #Languages #Prizes

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

✨ The CIOL Awards 2026 at King’s College London yesterday celebrated outstanding contributions to languages, honouring inspiring individuals and top CIOLQ winners 🎉🌍 Read the full report here: www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-awards-2026 #CIOLAwards2026 #Linguists #Languages #DipTrans #CertTrans #DPSI #CIOL

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Webinar tomorrow, Fri 12 Jun 11am: Freelance translation on your terms Freelancing can be rewarding but comes with big decisions. Join Danielle Coleman to learn practical tips on shaping your workload, focusing on what you enjoy most, and setting boundaries. register.gotowebinar.com/register/562...

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

☀️The Summer issue of The Linguist has arrived! Plenty to inform and inspire in this brand new issue. Download your copy today and stay connected: www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist #TheLinguist #Languages #news #CIOL #Translators #Interpreters #educators #languagelearning #lovelanguages #LanguageMatters

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Did you know the Spring issue of The Linguist is available to read on the CIOL website? Download your copy today: www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist #TheLinguist #Languages #news #CIOL #Translators #Interpreters #languagelearningLearning #lovelanguages #LanguageMatters

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today (Tues 31 March) is the last day to book Early Bird tickets for the CIOL Conference 2026. Early Bird closes at 11.30pm (UK time) tonight. Book now and save as after tonight standard prices apply. www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-confere... #CIOLConf26 #Languages #Professional #Linguists #CPD #Networking

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Did you know..CIOL produces a monthly eNews featuring news and updates from the world of languages and linguists. Read the most popular articles from recent eNews updates and sign up to get news directly to your inbox: www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-highlig... #CIOL #Languages #News #CIOLConf26 #TheLinguist

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Just in time for the weekend: the Spring issue of The Linguist magazine has just been published on the CIOL website! Download your copy now: www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist #TheLinguist #Languages #news #CIOL #Translators #Interpreters #languagelearningLearning #lovelanguages #LanguageMatters

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

English/Chinese is a powerhouse language combo. In this CIOL Voices blog, #CIOL member/Chartered Linguist Clare Lee shares how Cantonese, Putonghua and English opened doors from retail to IT consulting & translation. www.ciol.org.uk/career-journ... #CIOLVoices #Chinese #English #Translation #Careers

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Ever wondered 'Why Q Needs U' and interested in English spelling? See Danny Bate at the CIOL Online Conference in April and take this journey into English spelling! Early bird tickets available - go to: www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-conference-2026 #Conference #Translation #Networking #Languages #CIOLConf26

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Interested in language education? Don't miss Maria-Elena Metaxas at the CIOL Conference in April on why languages matter, bilingual brain and life-long learning. Early bird tickets available - go to: www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-conference-2026 #Conference #Translation #Networking #Languages #CIOLConf26

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

CIOL members have access to electronic stamps and logos to give websites and official documents a professional look. This article from #TheLinguist sets out the benefits of using them. www.ciol.org.uk/put-a-stamp-... #CIOL #Translator #Professional #Certified #TheLinguist #Chartered #Linguist

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

CIOL produces a monthly eNews featuring news and updates from the world of languages and linguists. Read some of the most popular articles from recent eNews updates, and sign up to get news directly to your inbox: www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-highlights #Languages #CIOL #News #CIOLConf26 #TheLinguist

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Don't miss Josephine Murray's presentation on Translation Across Genres at the CIOL Conference in April which focuses on literary translation. Early bird tickets are still available - full information at www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-conference-2026 #Conference #Translation #Networking #Languages #CIOLConf26

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

In his latest CIOL Voices blog, Council Member Mark Robinson offers his appreciation for the expertise of freelance translators – training, deep knowledge, dedication to maintaining the highest standards in their work. www.ciol.org.uk/freelance-tr... #CIOL #translators #translation #expertise #skill

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Start 2026 by finding out the level of your spoken second language with our Language Level Assessments which allow you to check your spoken language level 🙂 Full information and to see our 3-min video: www.ciol.org.uk/llas #CIOL #Languages #Assessments #CEFR #SpeakWithConfidence #spokenlanguagelevel

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Merry Cristes mæsse! Read Dr Eyhab Baden Eddin’s fascinating account of the origins of the language of Christmas in English as we wish a Happy ✨Cristes mæsse✨ to you all! 👇 www.ciol.org.uk/language-chr... #Christmas #Language #Culture #History #CIOLVoices 🎄🎄🎄

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

World Arabic Language Day: "World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012. The date coincides with the day in 1973 that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted Arabic as the sixth official language of the Organization." www.unesco.org/en/world-ara...

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World Arabic Language Day

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The best news for languages in the UK for a long time... "The UK and the EU have agreed for the UK to associate to the Erasmus+ programme from 2027." www.gov.uk/guidance/the...

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Grant funding for international placements and partnership projects for organisations working in education, training, youth and sport.

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In advance of our Online Conference in April, get a taste of the quality to expect and view our presentations from 2025: www.youtube.com/playlist... Visit the CIOL Conference page to find out more and book your Early Bird ticket! www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-online-conference-2026 #languages #conference2026

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

CIOL produces a monthly eNews email featuring news and updates from the world of languages and linguists. Read some of the most popular articles from recent eNews updates, and sign up to get news directly to your inbox: www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-highlig... #CIOL #Languages #News #LoveLanguages #Events

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The Winter issue of The Linguist is available to read online! Fun facts, embarrassing mistakes, and who’s who – how well have you paid attention to the language stories of 2025? Test your knowledge in our language news quiz. www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist #TheLinguist #Languages #news

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Our conference season 2026 brings two packed days of professional development: in-person on 17 April, London, and online on 30 April. Check out speakers, and our ‘All-Access’ ticket for the best prices! www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-conference-2026 #CIOL #CIOLConf26 #Translators #Interpreters #Linguists #CPD

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Are you a legal interpreter, translator or DPSI Law candidate? Join lawyer/linguist Sue Leschen for an in-depth webinar, drawing on her extensive experience of the complex world of family law. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/731... #Law #Interpreter #Translator #Families #CPD #DPSI

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Eyhab Baden Eddin writes in The Linguist on the challenges of translating Arabic short stories and how translators stay faithful to the spirit of the original stories while creating a version that feels natural to English readers - see his article 'Telling Tales'👇 www.ciol.org.uk/telling-tale...

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Yuliia Leshchenko is one of many who have benefited from the Certified English speaking test – CIOL’s one-to-one online test with an expert human interviewer that assesses your speaking and interaction skills. Find out more: 👇 www.ciol.org.uk/certifiedenglish #CIOL #CertifiedEnglish #Assessment

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

“Learning a new language as an adult is both exciting and daunting..." Giulia Bonanzinga offers practical tips for language learners in her new CIOL Voices blog. Find out more here: www.ciol.org.uk/practical-tips-language-learners #CIOLVoices #LanguageLearning #Languages #Teaching

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Final chance to register for the DipTrans in January is this Friday, 10 October! Head over now to the CIOL website to find out all you need to know, download the DipTrans Study Guide, and register 👇 www.ciol.org.uk/take-DipTrans #CIOL #Translation #Qualifications #DipTrans

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Final week to register for the DPSI exams in November! Anyone planning on taking this qualification this year, there’s no time to delay! Visit the CIOL website to register👇 www.ciol.org.uk/take-the-dpsi #CIOL #DPSI #Interpreting #Interpreters #PSI #PublicServiceInterpreting #Law #Police #Healthcare

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Celebrating Translation, Peace and Trust - Today is International Translation Day 2025. For 35 years, the International Federation of Translators (FIT) has proposed a theme for International Translation Day. Find out more about FIT and this year's theme here: en.fit-ift.org/internationa...

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

“Instead of fighting AI, I’ve chosen to work with it... I bring the human touch, voice, nuance, creativity and trust.” Read about Pham Hoa Hiep’s experiences with AI on CIOL Voices here: www.ciol.org.uk/freelance-translators-thrive-ai-era #CIOLVoices #AI #Translators #Languages

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

In the Autumn issue of The Linguist, Dr Guilherme Fians writes on how Wikipedia articles differ depending on which language version you are reading. Read the article here 👇 www.ciol.org.uk/wikipedia-ed... and click through to read the full issue. #TheLinguist #Wikipedia #Languages #News

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

"Membership has brought me a professional level of certification which really matters" Andrew Simpson tells us why being a part of our community of professional linguists is important to him. Find out more about CIOL: www.ciol.org.uk/membership-overview #CIOL #Membership #Professional #Recognition

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Perfect timing for the first weekend of Autumn - the new issue of The Linguist has just been published on the CIOL website! Full of features and news from the world of languages, download your copy here👇 www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist #CIOL #TheLinguist #Translation #Interpreting #LatestNews #Languages

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Why not take a look at our Study Guide to decide if the CertTrans degree level translation qualification is right for you. Still time to register for Nov! Download your free copy from the CIOL website: www.ciol.org.uk/take-CertTrans #CIOLQ #CertTrans #Translation #Qualification #Languages #Careers

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Feeling uncertain about your identity as a translator? 😕 In this post, we explore professional identity, its importance and how we might choose to evolve it.🧬 We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments. www.ciol.org.uk/professional... #translation #languages #interpreting

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

With a new academic year approaching, what better time to take a CIOL Qualification or Language Assessment! Our translation/interpreting qualifications (DipTrans, CertTrans, DPSI) are open for registration. Find out more about these and our Language Assessments: www.ciol.org.uk/ciol-qualifi...

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Our new DipTrans Study Guide is now available to download from the CIOL website! Registration for the January 2026 DipTrans is now open and the CertTrans is open for November 2025. Download your guide here: www.ciol.org.uk/take-DipTrans #CIOL #Translation #Qualifications #DipTrans #CertTrans

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

"Why phrases tell us as much about our shared human experiences as they do about our differences." Fascinating article from the latest issue of The Linguist on what idioms and phrases tell us about the similarities between disparate cultures. #TheLinguist #CIOL #Idioms #Phrases #Languages #Culture

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Chartered Institute of Linguists @ciol-linguists.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

We asked CIOL member Ali Yildirim what he values most about being a CIOL member: professional recognition as a qualified, chartered, professional translator. Find out more about CIOL membership: www.ciol.org.uk/membership-o... #CIOL #Translators #Interpreters #Languages #Chartered #Recognition

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