The in-house editorial team at Day Translations — linguists, translators, and localization specialists writing the pieces no single byline owns.
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he Day Translations Editorial Team is the in-house desk behind the unsigned features on this blog: industry explainers, language guides, country and culture briefs, and the kind of evergreen reference work that needs more than one specialist on it. The team brings together certified translators, interpreters, and localization editors with decades of combined experience across 500+ languages, the same network that powers Day Translations' work for governments, courts, hospitals, and global enterprises since 2007. Every piece published under this byline is researched, written, and reviewed by working linguists on staff, then edited against the same standards we apply to client work. When you see this name on a story, it means more than one expert stood behind the words.
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It may be confusing when people talk about continents. The number of continents in the world depends on where you are located or where you studied. In the United Kingdom, Australia, the United States, and other English-speaking countries, in many parts of Western Europe, the…
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The in-house editorial team at Day Translations — linguists, translators, and localization specialists writing the pieces no single byline owns.
Are you clued up on the world’s least spoken language? The latest statistical data from Ethnologue places the number of living languages in the world at 7,099. The number could be more since the remote areas in places such as Papua New Guinea and the…
The main origin of the Romance languages was Latin. Spanish, which is one of the Romance languages, is different from the others. It has a wider lexicon that is made richer by the linguistic elements from the Arabic languages. The Spanish language is one of…
Language services come in two major components, translation and interpreting. Each one has several sub-branches, specific services to cater to different topics. One sub-branch under translation is transcription, which is currently one of the fastest growing jobs in the United States. Transcription converts audio files…
In the translation business, accuracy and quality in any type and size of the project is a critical requirement. The reputation of the company and its translators depend on the quality of product they deliver to any client, whether they are individuals or corporations. Even…
Software development projects are complicated, and localization adds to the complexity. If you are working within tight timelines and a small budget, it can be challenging to accomplish your development and localization goals. However, with correct planning and implementation, you can complete your software localization…
There is an interesting debate among the anime community over whether anime series should be watched dubbed in English or in the original Japanese language with English Subtitles. This discussion has been going for years and it is known as the “age-old question”: Is it better…
The translation industry is big business, and finding the right translation company for your unique needs can be a challenge. When it comes to getting the best language services, TransPerfect, Lionbridge, and Day Translations are three of the best translation companies worth comparing. The Common…
Being able to communicate a message to people across the globe and be understood is something every business owner dreams of. That’s why many turn to agencies to translate their marketing materials. But if you’ve never worked with a translation services provider before, translation tips…
Lia Lee wasn’t supposed to live past the age of five. The perky, joyful four year old Hmong girl suffered a grand mal seizure that left her unable to speak or move. Her doctors sent Lia’s parents out to make funeral arrangements. Nevertheless, Lia would survive….
Can you ever learn a language without understanding its culture? There are some who would prefer to simply learn to speak the words, and leave issues of understanding culture at the door. Others say this isn’t really possible, that to learn a language you must…
If you’ve visited Strasbourg, France, you may have encountered a strange sight: walls of public graffiti painted over and replaced with pristine, sans serif text in a bid at translating graffiti. In a project called Tag Clouds, artist Mathieu Tremblin took it upon himself to…
