What does London 2012 mean in terms of languages?

With less than 70 days until the Beijing Olympics all eyes will be turning to London 2012 within the UK very soon. How will we cope in Great Britain in terms of handling the millions of tourists and competitors coming to The Games, many of whom will not speak English? How will we manage the numerous projects being undertaken now and in the future in readiness for 2012, many of which will be delivered using workers from a vast number of nationalities?

Some facts for you:

• During the 60 days of the London 2012 Games over 17,000 athletes and millions of people will gather in the Olympic Park to enjoy the sporting and cultural action


• 205 nations are competing at the London 2012 Games


• 7.7 million tickets are available for the London 2012 Olympic Games


• 4,200 Paralympic athletes and officials


• on the busiest days 800,000 people will ride on public transport in London

Clearly The Games will be a fantastic occasion and a great opportunity not only for the competitors but also for Londoners generally. With increased numbers of visitors to the UK, so may of whom do not have English as their first language, the need for translation services and interpreting services will continue to grow. The pressure on public services, hotels, rail and coach operators and a whole host of other services will be exaccerbated by the potential language barriers that exist.

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