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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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….
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The in-house editorial team at Day Translations — linguists, translators, and localization specialists writing the pieces no single byline owns.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
