14 Words & Phrases That Are Commonly Mistranslated in Business

Misunderstandings can happen all the time in language. Whether you’re mispronouncing a street name when getting directions, expressing terms and negotiations without the right phrase, or even responding to a question using the incorrect tense, there are countless opportunities for confusion. While one word or phrase may translate easily from English into another language, or…

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English to Arabic Translation: Social & Cultural Considerations

Beyond the linguistic qualities that are needed in any translation project, when we’re presented with an English to Arabic translation we are actually undertaking a job that calls for deep-seated knowledge of the differences between both languages and the cultures to which they belong. English to Arabic translation implies a solid understanding and respect for differences…

Medical Translation Case Study: EngagedMD

Take a look at this real-life example of how Language Department‘s team of translation experts are helping companies  tackle the complex world of language. EngagedMD enables healthcare professionals to manage informed patient consent anywhere. As a growing company reliant on efficiency in many areas, they realized that they were in need of accurate translations to help the expansion process…

Why Is Translation So Important?

In the business world and larger global economy, language persists as one of the biggest barriers. While English dominates worldwide, there are many people who prefer to speak in their primary languages, and some countries and regions still don’t know it. For as long as language continues to divide people through speech, translation will be…

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