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08/03/2024
Translation
On Friday 8 March 2024, the whole world is celebrating International Women's Day . It provides us with a valuable opportunity to highlight the achievements of women and fields in which their influence is often downplayed. In this article, we'll explore the significant role played by women in the field of translation, highlighting specific examples of how translation is helping to advance women's...
23/02/2024
Translation
Globalisation has opened up new opportunities for companies to extend their reach internationally. However, to succeed on global markets, it is essential to overcome language barriers. This is why it's important to choose the right translation service provider for your needs. In this article, we'll explore the criteria to be considered when choosing the right translation service provider for your...
16/02/2024
Cultural Differences
Over the last few decades, English has established itself as the universal language par excellence. Whether in the fields of diplomacy, business, science or popular culture, English is predominant. How has this language managed to become ubiquitous on a global scale, relegating other languages to second place? This article explores the historical, cultural and economic factors that have...
09/02/2024
Translation
Translation is a delicate art that requires a deep understanding of two languages, as well as sensitivity to cultural nuances. However, even the most experienced translators can fall into the trap of "false friends", terms that closely resemble each other in one language to another, but have very different meanings. In this article, we will explore these false friends and how to avoid them to...
02/02/2024
Translation
Translation is a delicate art that requires a deep understanding of languages and cultures. However, even the most experienced translators can sometimes make embarrassing mistakes that can completely change the meaning of a message. In this article, we will explore some of the worst translation errors in history, from humorous blunders to more serious consequences. [TOC] The Chevrolet "Nova" in...
22/01/2024
AbroadLink News
In December 2023, AbroadLink purchased the licence for the integration of memoQ TMS with XTRF , the management system used by the company. XTRF is currently the most sophisticated and fastest growing management system for translation companies in recent years. From 2024, AbroadLink will enjoy both SDL Studio and memoQ TMS integration. The combination of the two technologies will give AbroadLink...
05/01/2024
International Marketing
Globalisation has brought cultures and people from all over the world much closer together, creating a growing demand for online content translation. Whether you want to access relevant information in another language or share your own content with an international audience , knowing how to translate a website is a valuable skill. In this article, we'll explore two main approaches: machine...
03/01/2024
International Marketing
Nowadays, online presence is crucial for any company seeking to prosper on a global scale. However, the language barrier can hamper this expansion. This is where web translation comes in. It is important to bear in mind that not all elements need to be translated, for example your company name or the name of a product, which is not necessary if they are terms that are understood internationally...
25/12/2023
Cultural Differences
The Christmas holiday is celebrated on 25 December. It is the day on which Christians believe Jesus Christ was born and it is a tradition that is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year . The tradition of exchanging gifts at Christmas dates back to the Roman Saturnalia. The Romans gave gifts to each other and decorated their houses with evergreens and lights. The history of St. Nicholas is an...
18/12/2023
Translation
Does your company need a translation service for your website? Here are some things to consider and why you should choose the services of an experienced translation agency . [TOC] Define what you need The first thing is to define what you need. How many languages do you need your website translated into? You can opt for translation into English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and other...