The start of every new year is something that everyone around the globe experiences. While the yearly event itself remains the constant, it means something different to every country and region; and, they celebrate in different ways. Traditions can involve anything from deep-cleaning every nook and cranny of the house to having a special party…
While English increases in popularity, there are words and phrases commonly found in various other languages that will never be directly translatable. We’re here to celebrate these beautiful, strange, and often elaborate expressions that hold importance to their respective cultures. The Danish language is a beautiful and fascinating North Germanic language, originally derived from Old Norse as far…
Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) is one of the most important holidays in Mexican culture and heritage. Far from being a Halloween celebration, as many may think, this day is one of family, tradition, and celebration of the joy of life! And, while the general “theme” may be related to death, it’s only…
The role of technology in professional translation is rapidly changing, and we want to hear how you feel about it. We’re hosting “Let’s Talk About It: Machine Translation & Language Services,” a conversation with a purpose to explore the future of language services and chat about the benefits and downsides to machine translation tech. Please join…
What do you look for in a new language services provider? Do you focus on the price or testimonials? The services or specialized industries? Often when companies are figuring out their next move with a translation agency, there can be any number of “cooks in the kitchen” who aim to make the best possible choice.…
The demand for high-quality translation is only becoming more prominent as our world becomes increasingly more “connected.” But beyond our own experience working with individuals, companies, and organizations from far-reaching corners of the globe, how can we know for sure how critical translation is? The proof is all in the numbers. These statistics rounded up…
Have you ever visited a website and the page appears in another language other than your native one? If yes, then you know this can be extremely frustrating and is often the reason for closing the website tab on your browser and never looking back. Having the desire to explore a webpage or a need…
Have you ever been scanning a website or email in your native language and thought, “wait a minute, that doesn’t make sense…”? It’s an unfortunate reality that we live in; companies use poor translations in public-facing ways every day. Often these inaccurate or insensitive translations are put to use because a company simply doesn’t know…
While English increases in popularity, there are words and phrases commonly found in various other languages that will never be directly translatable. We’re here to celebrate these beautiful, strange, and often elaborate expressions that hold importance to their respective cultures. The German language is one with a rich history. Mainly spoken in Central Europe, it is the most…
Your business is looking to expand into new global markets, or gearing up to launch a big international campaign. The one thing you really need to go smoothly? The translations. Shopping around for the right language services provider, especially during a time crunch, can be stressful for businesses. With so many various options – from…
