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19/02/2021
Interpreting
In my latest blog, I discussed a new simultaneous interpreting (or simultaneous translation) platform Qonda . Today, I would like to talk about remote interpreting in Google Meet . [TOC] As you probably already know, Google Meet is one of the many platforms that allows you to hold online meetings and conferences . It is a free platform that on its own does not integrate channels that allow remote...
16/02/2021
Translation
Polish is, after Russian, the second most widely spoken Slavic language in the world. This seems surprising because one might think that Polish is spoken exclusively in Poland, a country with only 38 million inhabitants. It is the weight of its diaspora, present in every corner of the planet, that makes the difference We are not going to hide here that Polish is a very difficult language for...
09/02/2021
Translation
Professional translators are essential today, at the same time they are relegated to the background by technology. Forced to collaborate with machines, they have to face new elements that sometimes slow down their work and sometimes speed it up. Here is what changes and what does not change in terms of productivity in professional translation . [TOC] Linguistic and technical issues of...
02/02/2021
Translation
Medical translation is a demanding field that requires an excellent command of its own terminology. It may be a prescription, an operational report, a book, a scientific article or crucial research. TOC] But medical translation is also about to evolve thanks to the development of new technologies. With the improvement of translation software and online tools, it is to be expected that this...
26/01/2021
Translation
Unlike the lexicon, which assimilates in a more general way all the lemmas (words that can be included in a dictionary) of a given language, the glossary is specialised and limited to a very precise field. TOC] Using a translation glossary for your technical, scientific or medical translations is a method that will only bring you advantages. 1. Consistency and homogeneity of translations A...
22/01/2021
Interpreting
In an increasingly remote and globalised world, language barriers play an increasingly important role. That is why we hire interpreters (or oral translators) for our events. But does interpreting also work in a digital format? The answer is yes. But for it to work, platforms that allow working with more than one language are required. In previous blogs, I have already talked about the most...
19/01/2021
Translation
When translating a text of any kind, you should pay attention to the elements that should be left in the original language. The case of proper names, city names or company names should be analysed with caution, especially if machine translation is used . [TOC] The latter may tend to translate everything and only a human translator will be able to make certain distinctions in translation . Here...
15/01/2021
Business Management
The application of VAT can lead to confusing cases in countries of the EU. Translation services may be exempt from VAT depending on the type of translations we do. In general, the application of tax legislation at European level may give rise to certain doubts. Paying for a translation service as an individual is not the same as paying for it as a company , although there are circumstances that...
13/01/2021
AbroadLink News
Last November, AbroadLink Translations passed the follow-up audits with Bureau Veritas for ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 . Our management system based on the ISO 13485 standard is a mature system that is eight years old this year, although in the spirit of the standard it is constantly evolving in search of improvements to the system. In this regard, a significant improvement over the past...
12/01/2021
Translation
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential documents for managing the risks inherent in chemical substances. It is mandatory to translate the safety data sheets into the local language of the country where the products are to be used. Here are four essential aspects to apply for translations. [TOC] Check that the instructions in the original document are followed The purpose of safety data sheets is...