Professional English translation services from Lingovo
English is a West Germanic language that began to develop in the early Middle Ages. More than a billion people worldwide are estimated to speak English. By number of native speakers, English ranks behind Mandarin and Spanish. Even so, with around 370 million, it is one of the world’s most widely used languages.
In many countries, English is the first foreign language taught, and it is also the official language of global aviation. English has official status in around 60 countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, India and Pakistan, and in many of them it is not the main language.
English originated in England before spreading across the British Isles, where it gradually displaced many of the languages previously spoken. The arrival of Anglo-Saxon settlers in Britain is generally seen as a key stage in the emergence of English. Over time, English absorbed vocabulary from other languages, notably French and Latin. It became increasingly standardised during the late medieval and early modern periods.
Lingovo: your English translation specialists in Hamburg
English spread worldwide through migration, settlement and British colonial expansion, including in the Americas, Australia, Africa and India. Fluent English is increasingly important not only for multinational organisations but also for local businesses competing internationally.
Lingovo provides specialist translations to and from English, as well as many other languages. Our experienced, carefully vetted translators handle your documents with precision and care, and our international network covers a broad range of subject areas, helping us match each project with relevant expertise.
Professional English translations by native speakers
From technical and legal texts to certified translations, websites and annual reports, our team provides specialist support. We follow our Native-Speaker Principle: every translator works into their native language. We deliver translations on time, tailored to your requirements and to any formal standards that apply.
Our prices are fair, and whether the source language is German or Mandarin, our international network helps us find native-speaking translators with the right subject expertise.
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Call us, email us or use our website contact form. We’ll be happy to provide a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your project. We look forward to hearing from you.
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