Sue Orchard

Sue is the President/CEO and founder of Comms Multilingual, which she set up in 2003. She has a degree in German and Russian and also speaks Spanish and French. She is a member of several professional organisations, including the Chartered Institute of Linguists and the International Test Commission (representing Psychometric Test Publishers). She has a great interest in the area of assessments and has a great deal of expertise in the translation, localisation and adaptation of exams and assessments.

The impact of cultural and linguistic differences on test fairness

In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, educational and professional assessments and exams are administered to a wide range of test-takers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. However, this diversity presents unique challenges when it comes to ensuring the security and fairness of tests. It is essential to acknowledge and address this diversity, To ensure the integrity and fairness of high-stakes testing.

Update on Comms activities June 2023

We are excited to share with you some updates from Comms Multilingual, your trusted language solutions provider. We have been actively participating in industry events in the areas of psychometrics, business psychology and HR, and expanding our knowledge base to better serve your needs.

Extolling the Virtues of Language Learning and of Linguists

The following is part of an article written by Baroness Coussins, who is Co-Chair of the British all-party parliamentary group on Modern Languages and a Vice President and Honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (www.ciol.org.uk).

Comms Multilingual & COVID-19

In the face of the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, and on the advice of the UK government, Comms Multilingual has moved to all staff working from home. There is currently no change to existing service levels.

Translating Verbal Reasoning Tests: How Difficult Can it Be?

It can be quite a skill to translate a verbal reasoning test, and there is plenty to watch out for. In this blog post, we look at some of the complexities.

Translating Situational Judgement Tests

Situational Judgement Tests (or SJTs) are in widespread use and a well-constructed SJT can provide invaluable insights into a person’s attitudes and behaviour in the workplace. However, translating SJTs into other languages needs to be handled very carefully as there are many potential issues that need to be taken into consideration.