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Women in Translation

Why We Need More Women in Translation

December 5, 2017

Being a translator is a challenging and satisfying job that allows the freedom of working from home. Given the flexibility of the profession, you would think there would be more women in translation making waves in their careers. Yet, as with so many …

Quality Translations

Top Tips For Maintaining Quality in Your Translations

November 28, 2017

When looking to ensure high quality translations, it helps to get as involved in the process as possible. As with any project, communication is essential. If you talk to your translators and give them all the information they need, you’ll get better …

books for translators

Is Understanding Culture Essential to Learning a Language?

November 21, 2017

Learning a language goes beyond memorizing words and basic grammar rules. Just because you know how to say ‘lemon’ and ‘glass’ in French, doesn’t mean you’ll be able to order lemonade in a coffee shop in Paris. In fact, you may be surprised by what y …

Subtitling

Why You Should Choose Subtitling Over Dubbing

November 14, 2017

It’s been more than 70 years since people have debated over subtitling and dubbing. Both sides believe their method of translating video content is better for the public and, in some situations, they’re both right. Subtitling and dubbing both have th …

Translation Services

What Are The Top Types of Translation Services?

November 7, 2017

Translation services are available for a multitude of content, from legal documents and commercial contracts, to movies, art and poetry. Each area of translation comes with specific terminology and its own processes to follow. The methodology for tra …

Working with a Translator

10 Questions to Ask Before Working with a Translator

October 31, 2017

Translation services are thriving. When we travel from one country to another with little or no restrictions, having messages available in native languages is vital. Working with a translator becomes a must for institutions and companies. Translation …

Most Popular Languages for Translation

What Are The Most Popular Languages for Translation?

October 24, 2017

It’s no secret that your online presence makes your brand stronger and increases your chances of selling in any part of the world. Thanks to the internet, there’s no limit when it comes to reaching new audiences and engaging with people from differen …

Localization

Where to Start? Here’s How to Prepare for Localization

October 19, 2017

The internet has opened infinite possibilities for companies wanting to go global. Anyone with a smartphone and a connection can reach customers from all over the world effectively, using localization.   With one click, we can now buy shoes from the …

Interpreting Services

What Are The Top Types of Interpreting Services?

October 16, 2017

With the global village so much more than a mere metaphor, interpreting services are becoming increasingly vital. We share ideas and we need to understand what we hear. In business, when traveling, for legal and medical situations, and for conference …

Hiring medical translators

Why Medical Translation Demands 100% Accuracy

October 13, 2017

Whether it’s pharmacological instructions or doctor’s notes, accurate medical translation is extremely important. People’s lives may depend on the exact meaning of a word, as it describes medical procedures, the composition of a medication, or instru …