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The capital of South Korea, Seoul, officially known as Seoul Special City, is a rising global metropolis that has become an international leader in terms of cultural influence and economic gain. This city’s economic boom is so great that the locals call it the “Miracle…
When you learn a new language, you’ll notice that there are some specific words and phrases that can’t simply be translated because they’re unique to the new language, and therefore don’t have an equivalent, or mean something completely different if you try to translate them…
One of the things that company heads should do, is to listen to employee’s feedback to see if they are managing their business and staff the right way. This is one of the main reasons why some companies make it to the top; employee satisfaction….
The languages of the United Kingdom evolved some 2,000 years ago – a great mix of various words that were created, borrowed and handed down by the different tribes that occupied Britain through the course of its history. Still, while (British) English is now the…
Technical translation involves translating documents such as user guides, owner’s manuals, instructions for use, and other materials typically written by technical writers for products and services. These documents contain specialized terminology related to scientific, engineering, and technological fields. Professional technical translation services ensure that this…
There are different categories when doing translations for films. First, there’s the translation of all written materials, including scripts and articles that are needed to support the film production. Then there is also dubbing and the creation of subtitles, which could be in several languages…
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently tagged the word “Mx” for possible inclusion in the newest version of the OED to be released this year. Pronounced as “mix” or “mux,” this gender-neutral honorific is set to be officially recognized by one of the world’s major…
Many people think that interpreting and translating are the same, and some are confused when they are told that the two are different. Interpreters and translators do perform the same task, which is to translate one language into another, although the settings are different. A…
In a courtroom, everyone should be mindful of each other’s body language. Even mere spectators can benefit from the ability to understand body language. However, attorneys, judges, jury, witnesses, and resource persons have particular interests in body language that help explain its importance and use…
If you’re going to travel to foreign places, you’ll have basic needs to communicate with people who use different languages. Try to learn a few words, phrases, or expressions in these languages. This expressions won’t eliminate the need for translation or interpreting assistance, nor make…
Like any other profession, translation is a job where many common challenges are faced even by experts. Translators are trained individuals who understand the linguistic nuances required whenever they are doing translation work and know that there is no room for error. Still, each translation…
While most types of translation are difficult to do, one of the most difficult is medical translation or translation in the medical field, which is almost at par with the difficulty in translating for the legal field. It is exacting work and needs careful attention…
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One of the many types of language services is legal translation, which translates texts within the realm of the law. As the field of law is dependent on culture, professional translators who specialize in legal translation are the only ones who should do the translation…
The spread of language across distances and borders may be attributed to the vast expansion of colonialism, a great movement of people from one area to another, or even the influence of location and geographic proximity. While there are a number of reasons for the…
One of the primary reasons why literary translation is important is because it allows literature to be enjoyed by more people worldwide. Book translation makes readers enjoy novels, short stories, fiction, non-fiction, poems, prose and other literary works by foreign authors. Translating books is an…
By definition, translation is the process of changing written text created in one language into another language. If you’re wondering what is human translation and why is it important, this post is for you! Human translation involves interpretation. Why? Because it is not possible to…
EN15038 is a translation-industry specific quality standard developed and implemented in 2006 specifically for certified translation services in European countries.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African-American minister, a civil rights activist, and a supporter and advocate of non-violent protests. He was a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for his work and contributions in speaking up against black marginalization, abomination, racial inequality and discrimination…
Certified translation is needed whenever you apply for a visa, if your supporting documents are not written in the official language of the country you are applying for.
What is certified translation? It is necessary to understand what certified translation is, as different countries have different definitions on what constitute certified translations.
According to Professor N. Dharmarajan, book translation is not merely the act of transferring content from a source to a target language, but it is more about sharing the joy and beauty of the original content. It is about the attempt to allow the reader…
Language revival and rediscovery is on the rise in various parts of the world and in the U.S., fourth graders are today learning that Tongva or Gabrielino was the original language spoken all over Los Angeles. Almost lost It had been 50 years since Tongva…
Day Translations has been selected for the 2014 Houston’s Best Business in Translation Services Category by the Best Business of Houston Award Program. The Houston (Texas) Best Business Award Program is an annual program that honors the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Houston…
At Day Translations, we are proud to have been chosen by the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) as a preferred translation agency tasked with satisfying the translation and interpreting needs of the university’s students and staff. As part of this agreement, we offer…
