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You may have heard the term "back translation" (also known as reverse translation) floating around in the language services world. But what exactly is it, and when should you use it?

The ISO 18587:2017 standard outlines the process, output quality expectations, and requirements for machine translation post-editing (MTPE). While the standard itself delves into significant detail, in this blog, we’ll discuss these topics at a higher level to help you understand why MTPE is so...

Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) is a powerful AI-enhanced workflow that can expedite turnaround times and manage reduced budgets without sacrificing quality. This integration of advanced technology reflects the translation industry's commitment to meeting the high standards of today's...

In June 2022, Québec's National Assembly adopted Bill 96 to strengthen the use of the French language. This change in legislation greatly affected all those who live and work in the province, as well as companies outside of Québec who wish to do business there. The bill includes the following...

In 2017, Google came out with headphones that could translate most languages in real time (kind of). For fans of Douglas Adam’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series, it was like the Babel Fish made flesh. (For the uninitiated, the Babel Fish is a fictional implantable device in the series. It...

Translation comes in many forms, from strictly technical document translation to software localization. There are different elements involved in each translation, but there is one common denominator – quality. The secret to high-quality translations lies in understanding the translation process and...

Translation, like every service sold, has specific pricing. You have probably heard about cost per word, hourly rates, or payment per page as options to pay for a translation service. Here is a brief guide on translation industry rates and what goes into them.

Technical documentation is very specific and it requires following special guidelines in order to produce high-quality text. When it comes to translating technical documents, the translator needs to be aware of the principles of technical writing and successfully implement them in the translation...

Each and every language is unique, regardless of the number of people who speak it, and targets a specific group of users. This is particularly true for the so-called “long-tailed” languages and the need to translate them.

Lights, camera, action! Everybody likes watching good movies and videos in general. Whether it’s a video tutorial on the fanciest features of your new smartphone or a funny clip of your friend’s child playing guitar, videos can be engaging and catchy and leave a long-term memory.