English translation agency

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English translation agency

English translation agency

English is without a doubt the most important international language in the world. It is the only language that is the official language in more than 50 countries, like the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States. But it is also the official language in India, the Philippines and Ghana. There are over 350 million native English speakers worldwide.

English is the language of international business. If you want to grow your business internationally, professional English translations are essential, and it will not only enable you to reach the above-mentioned markets. English has become such a lingua franca that citizens from other countries often shop on English sites as well. Do you need to consult with a business partner from Italy? There is a high change you both speak English.

Even if you only focus on your own country, having an English website can be useful. There are plenty of people in the Netherlands who do not speak Dutch. In short, with a strong English text, you will be taken seriously, no matter where in the world your target audience is located.

Science

But English is not only the working language in business. It is also the language of science. Most scientific studies and professional literature are published in English. Of course, they do this to make it as accessible as possible to readers around the world. In order to make this information accessible to people who are less proficient in English, a lot of translation work is being done as well.

Politics

English is also the primary language in international politics. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany probably does not speak Greek, and the Greek minister probably does not speak German. But they both speak English, so they can communicate with each other.

In the European Union, English is one of the three main languages, even though there are currently only two countries in the EU with English as an official language (Ireland and Malta). English is also one of the official languages at the UN. Official treaties and laws are therefore often drafted in English. Afterwards, they are translated into all other languages covered by the law, for example, into Dutch, because all laws and regulations have to be available in the language of each country that must adhere to them.

The Netherlands

Excluding English-speaking countries, the Netherlands is known as the country where people speak English best. And yes, there are a lot of Dutch people who speak reasonable to good English. But that is completely different from writing or translating professionally in English.

When a Dutch text is translated into English too literally, the translation often lacks the proper style, tone and cultural nuances. Sometimes it is even true Dunglish. The outcome may appear unprofessional or difficult to understand for an English-speaking audience - and that detracts from your message.

Mettaal helps you with all your translations into English. Our native English translators ensure that your text reads naturally and perfectly aligns with your target audience.

British English or American English?

English is English, you might think. Yet, there are some clear differences between British English and American English. Think of spelling (colour in the UK, color in the US), but also consider word usage, meaning, and style. Some words like flat and apartment are used differently in the United Kingdom than in the United States. At Mettaal you can specify which variant you need. If you are targeting an international audience, we will choose a neutral, internationally understandable variant of English.

Mettaal for all your English translations

Mettaal helps you with a variety of English translations, including: