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04/06/2021
Language Technology
If you have ever requested a translation quote for your documents written in Arabic, you are surely already familiar with the response from most translation project managers. Do you have the file in an editable format ? Although it may not seem like it, we are very aware of how annoying this question can be, especially if you are one of those clients who always sends all documents in their...
02/06/2021
Translation
Before answering this question, let me tell you that postediting is the translation of the 21st century , or, in the marketing terms of some translation companies, it’s translation 2.0. Postediting is a way of spontaneous translation which new generations of translators are taught at universities and, at the same time, the way of translating that the translators of the last century detest . On...
31/05/2021
Translation
In English, we use the expression “It’s all Greek to me” when something sounds confusing or incomprehensible. However, a Greek person—and many other Europeans for that matter—would say the same expression but with Chinese ! In reality, we should not speak of Chinese, but of Chinese languages, as there are 7 main families of Chinese languages with various dialects (the figures vary according to...
26/05/2021
Translation
White papers are an essential communication tool for promoting your company and form part of inbound marketing strategies. In this article, you will see their benefits to use them optimally for lead generation . [TOC] 1. What is a white paper? A white paper is a professional document written by a company. This digital communication medium provides information and/or advice to its reader on a...
24/05/2021
Translation
You may have wondered why translation rates vary in quote depending on the language combination. The rate for languages in combination with English, the most translated language in the world , is usually lower than other language combinations. Let's see why the least common combinations are also the most expensive, even if there are many language speakers. [TOC] 1. The calculation of translation...
21/05/2021
Interpreting
Zoom is currently the most well-known online conferencing platform on the market. It offers very advanced features for both monolingual and multilingual events, but it is still far from achieving perfection. With the accelerated process of digitalisation we are experiencing these days, increasingly sophisticated processes are emerging when it comes to scheduling online meetings and seminars. This...
19/05/2021
Factor in account multicultural aspects to offer quality services to your clients. Know how to translate accurately and creatively to entice your clients.
18/05/2021
Translation
Technical manuals have a purely functional purpose and do not form part of what we would call great literature. However, it must be acknowledged that they are essential in today's world of devices, intelligent systems and software. Moreover, they also have a legal purpose. [TOC] Technical manuals must comply with the established standards for the technical documentation of products. Their...
14/05/2021
Business Abroad
Crucial elements to analyse for adapting your marketing strategy to the international market. Understand and analyse your different markets to reach far beyond your borders.
11/05/2021
Translation
Although the discipline is relatively young, for a long time video game translation (or localisation in industry jargon) was entrusted to players rather than professional translators. Nowadays, video game localisers are increasingly specialised in their field, and some even work in a translation agency that receives direct commissions from game publishers. The differences between standard...