How to check spelling in a multi-language Word document
Hello and welcome to this week’s tip-of-the-week! If you’ve missed our previous tips-of-the-week, feel free to check them out here. This week, we’re going to talk about spell checking your multi-language document in Microsoft Word. It’s always a good idea to use spell check, but what about if your document contains more than one language? […]
How Professional Interpreters Can Help Lawyers Interpret the Law
Importance of Certified Legal Interpreters Today’s legal work environment is increasingly diverse, with practices, staff, and clients from various backgrounds interacting regularly. Immigration and naturalization firms often work directly with non-English speakers in the United States. However, all legal practices are likely to encounter documents or testimony in languages other than English. While bilingual staff […]
You Understand the Law, but do Your Clients Understand You?
As the demand for legal representation of non-English speaking clients continues to grow, attorneys are responsible for establishing an understanding for their clients of what they face and what to expect while interacting with the United States legal system. These clients face a frightening and foreign process that can determine matters fundamental to their lives […]
Budgeting 101: What Every Freelancer Needs to Know
Why Budgeting is Crucial for Freelancers Many freelancers, especially those just starting out, assume that budgeting is only necessary during the early stages of their career. However, budgeting as a freelancer is essential at every stage. Without a solid financial plan, it becomes difficult to manage unpredictable income, invest in your business, or plan for […]
What Everyone Should Know about Professional Translation Services
In the blog article, “Making Sure Attorneys Understand the Value of a Professional Interpreter,” we took a look at the legal industry environment and industry standards for interpretation services. Today we’re going to look at industry standards for translators and how people benefit from professional translation services. When you need documents translated, you have a […]
Note Taking Tips For Consecutive Interpreters
Taking notes is a common practice in various settings, but have you ever considered the importance of note-taking for interpreters? For professional interpreters, note-taking is a vital tool, particularly in consecutive interpretation. In this field, note-taking symbols for interpreters and memory skills work together to ensure accuracy, especially during long segments. Many interpreter training programs […]
A new pronoun or a new usage? – Translation Excellence
One of the difficulties of formal writing in English is how to delineate a gender-neutral, third-person singular when making generic statements. In the phrase, “It is particularly important for the researcher to keep ____ results from becoming overly biased,” where the blank needs a pronoun showing possession, the writer has a number of options, none […]
How to Create a professional Table of Contents in Microsoft Word
Hey everyone and welcome to this week’s tip-of-the-week! If you missed our previous tips, feel free to check them out here. Today, we’ll guide you through how to create a professional Table of Contents in Microsoft Word. Benefits of a Professional Table of Contents in Word A Table of Contents (TOC) in Word serves as […]
A Brief History of Romance Languages
Key Points: Introduction Romance languages are an integral part of the world’s linguistic and cultural heritage, tracing their origins back to Vulgar Latin, the language spoken by the common people of the Roman Empire. Understanding where Romance languages originated helps explain their widespread influence across Europe and beyond. The history of Romance languages reflects centuries […]
Microsoft Word: Prepare Your Document for Sharing
Hello, and welcome to this week’s tip-of-the-week! IF you’ve missed our previous tips-of-the-week, feel free to check them out here. This week, we’re going to talk about document sharing. I use Word all the time to write blog articles, ebooks, and complete other writing tasks at the office. Sometimes, these documents need tweaking before they’re […]