August 8, 2019
Marketing translation is a mix of business and literary translation that comes with its own set of unique challenges. It usually involves a higher number of potential traps and pitfalls than the other two types of language services alone. That’s beca …
August 1, 2019
e-Learning course translation doesn’t lack challenges, especially when you’re dealing with a high volume of work and fast turnarounds. Luckily, there’s nothing you can’t overcome with some proper organization and the right team of skilled translators …
July 24, 2019
Machine translation has had a significant impact on the language services industry. However, many people continue to treat it as a sort of witchcraft. Some overrate the abilities of the software and are ready to bet a company’s brand reputation entir …
July 18, 2019
The digital age has turned the world into a global community, where people can get instant access to information, regardless of the language they speak. However, the big industries that benefit from translation services make their products known to b …
July 12, 2019
Are you thinking about choosing a niche in the translation industry, but have no idea what’s the best fit for your skills? Specializations for translators are an excellent way to narrow their focus on a specific industry and become a Subject Matter E …
July 4, 2019
The next industry trends in translation could come from Asia. Economic growth and consistent social development show that India is key for the translation industry. The country has over 493 million internet users who are craving for content in local …
June 26, 2019
The last time someone tried to estimate the size of the language services industry, there were 640,000 translators in the world. According to the Translators Association of China (TAC), one in four language service providers is a freelancer. There’s …
June 18, 2019
Translators without Borders (TWB) is using support from the Cisco Foundation to allow more people to share their voice. The organization is planning to develop machine translation and give access to information in marginalized languages. Despite glob …
June 13, 2019
Getting your online store ready for growing international sales can be a challenge. The goal is to provide all website visitors with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, regardless of the language they speak. To achieve that, there are several e-comm …
June 6, 2019
Emojis (or emoticons) look fun and straightforward, but are they as universal as most people believe? Is a smiley face or thumbs up appropriate for all audiences, regardless of their geographical location or the language they speak? Or is translating …