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When selecting a language service provider (LSP), many things should be considered. You will probably evaluate the history and reputation of the company, the services offered, the resources available, the translation workflow, automation solutions, and linguistic and technical quality. When you...

One in five US residents speaks a foreign language at home, and the percentage keeps growing. Translation has become a very important necessity in our day-to-day interactions and is an essential communication tool between businesses, companies, customers, and countries. Historically, a translation...

Telephonic Interpreters often support emergency rooms as well as 9-1-1 call centers. They can be the key players and unsung heroes in genuinely urgent situations. These encounters could take place with a 9-1-1 dispatcher, paramedics, and first responders in the field in an ambulance or in the...

Telephonic interpretation is simply the oral translation of a conversation that takes place over the telephone. This can be a very powerful service when conducting business internationally and in cases where direct human contact may not be an option. The following are some considerations and best...

A skilled language interpreter bridges the gap between two cultures and languages to achieve accurate communication. Conveying the message accurately from the host language to the target language requires more than just a good grasp of the language itself. Here are some qualities that you should...

We previously looked at the rapid, worldwide growth of the language in general and its impact on business; more specifically now, let’s look at how that language is used on the internet and in social media, two great tools for reaching potential and current clients and customers.

We recently handled a translation project for a client involving some rules and regulations for an international event. The client reviewed the document and the feedback was generally positive but the client pointed out some mistakes in terminology that needed to be corrected.

If you are producing an app or application that runs on Apple’s platforms, you should be sure to match the already translated software. It is really frustrating for your users if you improperly refer to standard software commands in your documentation or your user interface.

Most translation projects will result in a document that is longer than the English (source) document. Text expansion (or possibly contraction) should be planned for during the creation of the source, as it will most likely impact the layout differently in each language.

In the field of translation, the responsibilities of the translator, editor, and reviewer can become a bit confusing. For tiny projects, there is typically no need for a complete team of experts to provide an accurate translation.