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How does a passion for languages affect translation services? The American Translators Association (ATA) has 522 registered members while PROZ.com has 59,179 in its database, which consists of language services companies worldwide. It is to be assumed that this is not the total picture though….
There are still so many people who don’t understand what a translator or interpreter does. It is a sad fact that not many people know the vital role translators and interpreters play in life and society. They are important to education, arts, publishing, international trade,…
If you earn a living as a translator, then you’re probably used to writing large quantities of text. Writing. Rewriting. Paraphrasing. Even if your command of the English language is perfect, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to your writing techniques. Whatever language…
The 2015 Miss Universe pageant at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino last December 20 was arguably one of the most memorable moments of the annual beauty tilt. It produced the shortest-reigning Miss Universe titleholder and the most awkward moment in Miss Universe history. As everybody…
Every document that requires translation presents a different challenge, it is the ability of a qualified translator to render the subject matter as close to the original as possible. The requirements increase incrementally when we talk about legal translation. The process for the correct translation…
You may not believe it but it’s a fact that medical translations or interpretation done incorrectly, has the ability to endanger lives. Poor translation, in particular, has adversely affected the lives of a number of people. There have been documented cases of faulty or incompetent…
You may not have thought of this before, but in a legal situation, language barriers are the last thing that should be on your mind. When you have to speak in front of a judge and a jury, whether to defend yourself or another person,…
Technical translation involves translating such documents as user guides, owner’s manuals, instructions for use or directions for use and other documents that are typically written by technical writers for products and services. Technical documents contain text that relate to technological and scientific information and technological…
There are different categories when doing translations for films. First, there’s the translation of all written materials, including scripts and articles that are needed to support the film production. Then there is also dubbing and the creation of subtitles, which could be in several languages…
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently tagged the word “Mx” for possible inclusion in the newest version of the OED to be released this year. Pronounced as “mix” or “mux,” this gender-neutral honorific is set to be officially recognized by one of the world’s major…
Many people think that interpreting and translating are the same, and some are confused when they are told that the two are different. Interpreters and translators do perform the same task, which is to translate one language into another, although the settings are different. A…
Like any other profession, translation is a job where many common challenges are faced even by experts. Translators are trained individuals who understand the linguistic nuances required whenever they are doing translation work and know that there is no room for error. Still, each translation…
