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If you have a passion for languages, you’ll realize that South America speaks more languages than just Portuguese and Spanish, but it will sadden you to know that the number of critically endangered languages of South America is on the rise. South America is a…
Although it is difficult to enter the United States as an immigrant, the U.S. still offers citizens of many countries other options to legally immigrate and become United States citizens. One of the options is the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program or the DV Program….
Israel is a developed, yet a young country, that is home to several ethnicities. The languages of Israel are both indigenous and non-indigenous. Israel or formally, the State of Israel, is located in the Middle East. While the region passed through the hands of several…
Countries such as the United States with a significant immigrant population need to provide language services to different groups of people such as phone interpreting for hospitals and translation of information in healthcare facilities. Modes of interpretation in healthcare In healthcare, three modes of interpretations…
This article is part of our Complete Guide to Localization, check it out for a more comprehensive approach to this practice. ___________________________________________________________ Maybe it’s because they are industry terms that many clients believe that website localization and website translation are similar services. As they are…
Talk about blockchain with an enthusiastic IT guy or an eager bitcoin “investor” and prepare to be trapped in their zealous gaze. Blockchain technology is becoming popular, and many are becoming keen on it, to the point of annoying some with their attempts to explain…
A language services provider (LSP) offers various forms of translation and interpreting services. For language interpretation, the most popular are consecutive and simultaneous interpretations. But these two are just part of the various ways many institutions, organizations, individuals and companies use language interpreting services One…
Companies today are into going global, which means dealing with different cultures, and working with a professional translation company can be of great help to a business owner. When a company decides to go global, it is going to market to a wide variety of…
In the interpreting sector of language services, one of the two most popular methods is consecutive interpreting. With consecutive interpreting, the interpreter or the language services provider (if they are the ones supplying the interpreting equipment) does not need complex planning or specialist equipment. In…
The United States is a multi-ethnic and multilingual country although the study of foreign languages is not given priority. Right now, the lack of official initiatives to promote and prioritize foreign language study puts the nation at a disadvantage, especially since businesses are going global…
Culture plays a crucial role in the translation and localization projects for international businesses. The company’s reputation rests on the appropriate translation of documents and the correct localization of their websites. Taking notice of cultural considerations largely helps in contextualizing translations. As it is, translation…
Websites are accessible to international audiences, and digital content translation is vital in hitting the right target audience. It is essential to employ search engine optimization (SEO) for various websites, blog sites and websites for all types of businesses if you want to disseminate your…
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This article is part of our Localization guide – check it out for a detailed blueprint on this complex process. ___________________________________________________ Developers are flooding the market with mobile apps, some of which are very useful while others become popular only for a short time, but…
Many companies are already adopting telecommuting, teleworking, remote work, or a work-from-home setup. From 2015 to 2016, the telecommuting population growth was recorded at 11.7% in the United States, a record high since this kind of work setup saw a notable rise in 2008. However,…
Independent businesses with less than 500 employees represent about 99% of the firms in the United States. Even if the size is small, it does matter to any business because it provides employment and generates revenues that contribute to the nation’s economy. Many of the…
Several types of multinational meetings and conferences often require simultaneous interpretation. It is one of the most common forms of interpretation although it is quite difficult. In simultaneous interpretation, the interpreter has to translate what was said within the time allowed by the speaker’s pace…
Hokkaido Ainu is a heritage language of Japan. There used to be three, but only Hokkaido Ainu survived. However, the status of the language in Japan is still iffy. Although the Japanese government partially recognized the Ainu people and their culture in 2008, the language,…
Any type of translations work has to be precise but financial translation requires more attention to details as even a minor mistake can lead to a major problem. The financial translator has to correctly understand the target market to ensure the use of the right…
Many travelers from all over the world are intrigued by Japanese culture. Its unique culture, different traditions as well as the wonderful things that could only be found in Japan makes it a favorite destination of travelers. You could say that Japan is a land…
From conquering Japan, South Asia and Southeast Asia starting in the 1990s, the Korean Wave or Hallyu encroached into other territories across the globe. “Hallyu,” which translates to the “flow of Korea” became so big it is considered as a major export of South Korea….
The economic growth of China is still at a rapid pace and for foreign companies venturing into the country, their success lies in the patronage of Chinese consumers. Because of the differences in culture, norms, beliefs and language, it is difficult to gauge how the…
With more and more businesses going global, the need for proper international communication increases, which means the translation of financial documents, among other business documents, which should be available in different languages. The estimated earnings of the language services industry by end of 2018 would…
Literary translation involves the translation of the dramatic and creative poetry and prose of ancient and modern authors from different cultures. This assures that more people worldwide are able to enjoy literary creations in their own language. Importance of literary translation The importance of literary…
Translation is vital in understanding ideas from another culture, and it is important that cultural considerations be integrated into the process of translating content. There are different opinions regarding the relationship between language and culture including the question of whether language is a part of…
