Martina Levey

by Martina Levey|21 February 202521 February 2025|My blog

10 British Slang Terms You Should Know If you’re an aspiring Anglophile looking for some new lingo to help fuel your love for all things British, here you are. Learning slang is a great way to sound natural. This is...

Dry January or Dry February? What about Dry March?

by Martina Levey|27 January 202527 January 2025|My blog

Dry January, Dry February... What About Dry March? Are you doing Dry January or Dry February? Here are some fascinating facts about these alcohol-free challenges that might surprise you: It All Started in the UK. Dry January became a tradition...

Carp, Cookies, and Mulled Wine. The Delightful Charm of Czech Christmas.

by Martina Levey|23 December 202423 December 2024|My blog

Christmas in the Czech Republic is full of unique traditions, flavours, and customs. For anyone unfamiliar with Czech Christmas, here’s a guide to some of the most cherished traditions, and what they mean to us. Carp: The Traditional Christmas Fish...

Why You Need a Human Translator

by Martina Levey|23 October 202425 October 2024|My blog

In an age where technology offers quick solutions to almost everything, it's tempting to turn to machine translation tools like Google Translate or Deepl for your language needs. With a simple click, entire paragraphs of text can be translated in...

Maximising Value from Your Translation Agency. Key Tips for Success

by Martina Levey|27 September 202425 October 2024|My blog, News

Working with a translation agency can unlock new markets and audiences, but how do you ensure you're getting the most from their services? Here are a few essential tips: Clarify Your Needs Before contacting an agency, fully understand what your...

CZECHIA versus CZECH REPUBLIC

by Martina Levey|02 August 202425 October 2024|My blog

Do you use the modern version of the name of our country - Czechia? I have to admit that neither in Czech nor in English do I say “I am from Czechia”. Yes, I hear Czechia or Česko more and...

Boost Your Language Learning Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

by Martina Levey|19 January 202419 January 2024|My blog

In the midst of translating from Czech to English a complex case of economic fraud, maintaining focus and working efficiently to meet deadlines can be challenging. However, there's a secret weapon at hand – the Pomodoro Technique. If you're unfamiliar...

Unveiling the Origins of OK

by Martina Levey|25 July 202310 October 2024|My blog, News

What is the one word that most people around the world instantly recognise? It´s OK and it is surprising that linguistically it is a relative newbie, probably only about 180 years old. Words are fascinating and shape our communication and serve...

How to learn foreign languages fast

by Martina Levey|17 July 202310 October 2024|My blog

We are all unique and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. I have been in the world of teaching foreign languages for ages, and I recognize that we all need a different amount of time and approach to learning. One thing...

What to do when you need certified translation

by Martina Levey|14 June 202330 October 2024|My blog, News

(also called official translation, sworn translations, court translations, translations with the stamp) You might be wondering where to start when it comes to translating legal documents or official records (school reports, birth certificates, visa documents etc.) and obtaining certified translations. A...

Translation tips

by Martina Levey|07 September 202216 January 2024|My blog

Few practical translation tips and tricks. After translating something, wait at least 24 hours (until the next day) before reading the text again. We are referring to short documents - no more than a few pages. If you are translating...

Thinking of tying the knot?

by Martina Levey|30 August 202206 March 2024|My blog

If you are marrying a foreigner in the Czech Republic, the wedding ceremony must be interpreted by a certified, court-appointed interpreter. Without this marriage is invalid. This means an interpreter, appointed by the Minister of Justice of the Czech Republic,...

The beauty of my home town Olomouc, the metropolis of the Haná region

by Martina Levey|16 May 202217 May 2022|My blog

Have you heard of the charming Czech city called Olomouc? When travelling to the Czech Republic, everyone knows and visits Prague. I come from the Eastern part of the Czech Republic called Moravia, more precisely from the agricultural region called...

What is a Miranda warning or Miranda rights and how to translate it?

by Martina Levey|16 May 202216 May 2022|My blog

Sometimes translators have to act like detectives. We have to investigate and also we have to be familiar with the contemporary language. If you watch American detective series, the police say when arresting somebody: we'll read you Miranda. The wrong...

Co to je nostrifikace? A proč se překládají diplomy z latiny?

What is diploma nostrification? Why are diplomas translated from Latin?

by Martina Levey|12 May 202215 June 2023|My blog, Translations

We often have to translate and officially stamp certificates and diplomas from various languages to Czech for nostrification in the Czech Republic - the process of recognising foreign education and qualifications in the Czech Republic. We similarly need to translate...

When women support women, amazing things happen

by Martina Levey|05 May 202212 May 2022|My blog, News

Mission of Petra Gatek is to empower women. She supports them on their journey and encourages them to share their story by brand mentoring and photographing. I was delighted when she asked me to be a part of her blog and give...