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Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse countries in world. Aside from English, Australians speak an estimated 200+ languages. So, what are the top 10 languages spoken in Australia? Surprisingly, Australia doesn’t have an official language, but the de facto national language of the country is English. Top 10 Languages Spoken in Australia So what are the top 10 languages spoken in Australia aside from English?  The 2016 Census shows that the Chinese and Arabic speaking communities have built a strong community within the country. According to the 2016 Census, the Top 10 Languages Spoken in Australia [...]

The number 1 question that any translation agency is asked is "How much do translations cost?" Quite uniquely in professional services, most translations are not priced by the hour, they are in-fact priced by the number of words. In Australia, most translation agencies also have fixed rates for 'standard documents'. I will provide a brief explanation of each pricing method and how they work. Translation Pricing by words The majority of work is priced by the number of words. In Australia and globally, the 'rate' that is charged per word has been falling for many years. 5 years ago, it [...]

Do you need a German translator in Melbourne - NAATI certified? Our team of expert German translators in Melbourne are able to produce fast, highly accurate, NAATI certified translations of German documents into English, or English documents into German. Our Melbourne team have been completing NAATI certified translations of documents for over 20 years! What do I need to do to get a German translation in Melbourne? Simply take a scan or photo of your document that requires translation and upload it at our free quote page. Within 10 minutes you will receive an email with a free quote for the [...]

Fancy finding the best spot for Pizza in Melbourne?  Melbourne is our home. And we LOVE Italian food - nothing beats an delicious wood fired pizza created by some of Melbourne's finest pizzeria's! The team at DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar have been serving up some of Melbourne's best Italian food for years and it hasn't gone unnoticed in Melbourne - a city renowned for its great restaurants! DOC has two establishments in Melbourne (one in Carlton and one in Albert Park) and one in Mornington (about 60 minutes drive from the Melbourne CBD). Serving up authentic wood fired pizzas is DOC's [...]

Do you find it hard to say "I Love You"? Well how about trying to say it in 10 different languages! Love is universal. How about surprising your partner by learning a few different ways to say I love you! It isn't that hard. We've picked some of the most common global languages so that you can practise! Be a modern day Romeo or Juliet - show someone special that you care more than just buying them (another) bunch of flowers! Below we have provided the English transcription of how to say "I love you" in the following languages: Arabic, [...]

Do you need a Migration Agent to assist with a visa application? Our friends over at True Blue Migration have an office in Perth (as well as in Melbourne) and offer a fantastic migration agency service. We have personally dealt with them and they have provided such an excellent service in a timely fashion. It's always good to know that you're dealing with someone who has a strong knowledge of immigration law. You can even get a free Visa assessment from their website - how good is that!? Ask to speak with Maryanne - she's fantastic! Do you need translations of documents [...]

Looking for the best Chinese restaurant in Perth? Here at EthnoLink, Perth is like our second home! Whenever we visit, we love to check out the best restaurants and bars. One of our absolute favourite Chinese Restaurant's in Perth is Hawker's Cusine. Hawker's Cusine is a fantastic little Chinese Restaurant in Northbridge, WA serving up some of Perth's hottest Chinese food. It does get quite busy because word has spread about how good this place it, so be sure to book! They also have some Gluten free dishes for those with an intolerance! How cool is that? Hawker's Cusine does [...]

Are you a Spanish speaker? Maybe your Spanish isn't the best but you want to learn and improve? The Brisbane Spanish Language Meetup Group is a monthly meetup group that occurs in Brisbane. The group brings together Spanish speakers from Australia, South America, Spain, the US, Germany and all other parts of the world. This group is open to anyone interested in learning the Spanish language or improving on their Spanish language. The next dates for 2015 are: Wednesday 5th of August 2015, 6.30pm Wednesday 2nd of September, 6.30pm Wednesday 7th of October, 6.30pm Wednesday 4th of November, 6.30pm Location: Rumpus Room, Cnr Boundary [...]

 Have you always wanted to know how to say HELLO in different languages? One of the handiest things you can know when you're a traveller exploring the globe is how to say "Hello" in the country you are visiting. To say Hello is to the most basic of greetings and such a fantastic way to show you're trying to make an effort to communicate in a country where you don't speak the language. The list below shows you (an English speaker) how to say Hello in 50 languages. To make things easier for you, for each language, we have transcribed the [...]

So you want to learn French in Sydney - excellent! The French Centre offers some great beginner French language course for Sydney-siders who aspire to learn the French language. With an excellent team of French language tutors and small class sizes, you can be sure that your French will be developing after a few months of classes!   Classes in 2015 Language Level Dates Location French Beginner 1 Aug-Oct, Monday's 6.15pm-8.45pm, Starting 17th of August 2015 Aug-Oct, Wednesday's 6.15pm-8.45pm, Starting 19th of August 2015 Aug-Oct, Thursday's 6.15pm-8.45pm, Starting 20th of August 2015 CBD French Beginner 2 Jul-Sep, Tuesday's 6.15pm-8.45pm, Starting 28th [...]