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Audiovisual translation (AVT) is the translation of any piece of media that contains both visual and auditory components. It’s a broad definition that encompasses a comparably broad set of techniques. Translators have developed a vast area of methods over the years in response to different...

When talking about subtitles it can sometimes feel like you’re speaking in another language rather than about one. There is a whole vocabulary of jargon-y technical terms that make an already complex process more opaque and confusing. And there’s a reason for that; subtitling is an intricate and...

A business needs to communicate across cultures as it grows, and utilizing a translator or interpreter is often part of that process.

Language service providers often handle translation projects containing sensitive and confidential information. Examples of this type of project include merger and acquisition documents, legal documents, and personnel records. Buyers of translation services should ask these questions to better...

In 2015, the Census Bureau reported that the United States was home to 63.2 million non-English speaking residents, and those areas, such as the Bronx and Miami, actually have a higher percentage of people who do not speak English. These numbers hold major significance for many business owners as...

Proper translation and conversion of measurements listed in technical specifications, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and user documentation can prove to be tricky. By following a few simple steps, you can simplify the process and make sure your translation teams are handling measurements...

Human Resources Departments play a significant role in setting the cultural tone of a company. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe and effective workplace for employees. As part of that responsibility, they play a part in facing and eliminating language barriers at work. In the first of...

In 2022, the global language industry revenue reached $58.9 billion, and it is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% from 2023 to 2030.

The world has become significantly more multicultural thanks to global communication and trade. While this opens most of us up for new encounters, new food, and new friends, it can be difficult to deal with language and communication barriers.

Former President Jimmy Carter traveled to Poland in 1977. He brought along a Russian translator who happened to speak Polish.