Cleaning up mistranslated signs | What a cool idea
Key Points: Introduction Anyone who has traveled to a foreign country is familiar with the mild amusement or sometimes confusion that comes from encountering mistranslated signs in public places. From menus and street signs to instruction manuals, translation mistakes are everywhere. These translation errors in signs often become viral online and are widely shared as […]
Another Famous Linguist: El Inca Garcilaso dela Vega (1539-1616)
Among the famous historical translators and interpreters in the industry, one name that comes up frequently is Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Inca Garcilaso de la Vega had a unique advantage in his life that eventually permitted him to interpret on both a linguistic as well as cultural level. This unique advantage that made Garcilaso […]
Musical training may enhance language processing
Recent studies have shown a positive link between a person’s ability to keep time with a musical rhythm and their ability to respond to sounds. More than 100 teenagers in Chicago and its surroundings were asked to listen to a metronome and tap their finger along with it. Accuracy was calculated on how closely the […]
Mastering Sight Translation Techniques for Translators
Key Points: Introduction Sight translation is the process of reading written text in one language and delivering an oral translation in another language on the spot. This method is widely used in settings that require fast and accurate communication, such as hospitals, courtrooms, and conference rooms. Professionals use sight translation techniques to convert deposition transcripts, […]
Simultaneous Interpretation and the Brain
Key Points The brain activates multiple regions during simultaneous interpretation Cognitive processes in simultaneous interpreting rely on memory and attention control The caudate nucleus plays a key role in language coordination Successful interpreters manage high cognitive load efficiently Simultaneous interpretation is one of the most cognitively demanding language tasks in the world. A simultaneous interpreter […]
The History of Language: What We Used to Speak
Tracing languages back is one of the most useful tools in understanding how groups of people have moved, changed, and interacted. The dialects that turned to languages as they diverged and migrated to new areas and the words they borrowed from new groups they met all can provide a history of interactions using the words […]
The Human Brain and Language – Use of Brainpower!
The art of being able to express one’s self in more than one language is a rare and wonderful gift that often requires a lifetime of learning. At a very young age, the human brain is exposed to a series of sounds that begin to create associations in the brain as the young child begins […]
First Senate speech in Spanish
Early June of 2013 saw a new first in the Senate building in Washington, DC: the Senator from Virginia, Time Kaine, stood up to support an immigration overhaul bill, and did so entirely in Spanish. Sentences, references, and brief statements made in other languages have happened in the past, but not a 15-minute statement. The […]
Exploring the History of Translation and Invented Terms
Key Points Complexities of Translating Invented Words Translating invented words presents unique complexities in both scientific and literary contexts. Whether they arise from scientific breakthroughs or are crafted in literary creations, these terms pose significant challenges for translators. This blog delves into the difficulties of translating invented words and explores the ingenious solutions that emerge […]
How Do You Encrypt Sensitive Files?
As translators, we often handle highly sensitive documents. Clients trust that their data will remain confidential, making it our responsibility to ensure every file is protected and returned securely. One of the most effective ways to safeguard client information is by encrypting files. While no method offers absolute security, file encryption significantly reduces the risk […]