Interpreting Varieties of Spanish| Challenges for Interpreters
Spanish is a rich and diverse language, with numerous regional variations spoken around the globe. The word pelón for example, has different meanings depending on the region. In most Spanish-speaking countries, it refers to someone with little or no hair, but in Ecuador, it can mean someone with a lot of hair. This illustrates how […]
The Role of CART- Part 1: Helping English as a Second Language Learners
Captioning services, commonly used in court reporting and other important locations like classrooms, provide an accurate transcript of spoken words. A specialized subset of captioning services, CART professionals provide real-time speech transcriptions. CART, or Communication Access Real-time Translation [PDF]. This service is essential for both individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and those […]
Getting Around Japan Part1| Do you need a car for transportation?
The American Car Culture vs. Japanese Public Transportation Many American families have at least one car they use daily for transportation. For such Americans, using public transportation is minimal or nonexistent. In contrast, Japanese people rely on the complex and accurate public transportation systems in their cities to reach schools, jobs, and other places. Even […]
Translation is an Underappreciated Profession
Key Points Underappreciation of the Translation Profession In today’s interconnected world, the importance of translation cannot be overstated. From international trade to diplomacy and digital content, translation plays a vital role in global communication. Yet, despite its significance, translation as a profession remains underappreciated. The growing demand for professional translation services across literary, technical, legal, […]
The Importance of Technical Translation to the Engineering Industry
Understanding the Importance of Technical Translation Even for a native speaker, technical language can be tough to understand. To an employee, associate, or client in or from another country, documents rich in technical terminology can be overwhelming. The importance of technical translation lies in facilitating the distribution of vital information, including engineering requirements, design specifications, […]
Happy Fourth of July!
Greetings, and Happy Fourth of July! An Independence day, regardless of the country, is a day set aside for all countries to commemorate their respective days of national independence. In recognition of this important national holiday in the United States, Translation Excellence will be closed this coming July 4th and will resume normal operations on […]
Reviving Yurok and Other Endangered Languages
Why do languages fall out of use? Why are languages such as Yurok and others disappearing? Because of ever-present and continued globalism in the world, some languages are getting lost, while other languages are growing in order to use for business[HH1] . For example, in the last few centuries, the amount of Spanish and English spoken […]
How to Improve Your Typing Speed
Key Points As a freelance translator, your typing speed directly affects your productivity. The faster you type, the more translations you can finish, increasing the number of jobs you can complete in a week. Improving your typing speed might seem challenging, but with the right approach, it’s entirely possible. Whether you’re learning to type in […]
How to Effectively Build Meaningful Business Relationships Around the World
Why Building Meaningful Business Relationships Matters In the professional world, who you know is all that matters. With that in mind, it is important to know how to effectively build and maintain business relationships in order to maximize your professional connections. The following tips should help you understand how to build meaningful business relationships that […]
An Overview of Less Well-Known Sports in Other Countries
Key Points While sports such as football, soccer, and basketball dominate popular culture in the United States, many sports in other countries remain largely unknown to global audiences. These lesser known sports play a significant role in national identity, tradition, and cultural expression. This article explores sports from other countries that may not receive international […]