To Translate or Not to Translate Your Business Cards
Are you a freelance translator or interpreter looking to make a strong first impression with your business cards? Many professionals in the translation industry wonder if they should invest in business card translation services. Translating your business cards can offer significant advantages, especially in breaking down communication barriers and ensuring that clients feel comfortable when […]
Target Non-English Speakers| Expanding Your Market with 3 Tips
Expanding your company is a good way to continue to grow and develop brand recognition. This can be done in many ways; for example, you could develop new products that appeal to a specific age group or create options to attract more buyers. Another important approach to consider in broadening your market is appealing to […]
How Does Language Affect Event Perception?
Key Points: How Event Language Shapes Thought and Influences Perception As we have discussed in previous blogs, research conducted over the past few decades suggests that the language we speak affects our perception of the world. The extent of this influence is debated, but it is generally accepted that our native language can shape how […]
Understanding Translation Costs
When completing translation projects, one of the biggest concerns for clients and translators alike is understanding translation costs. Should translation services be charged per word, per hour, or by project? While most language service providers prefer per-word pricing, let’s explore both methods to determine the best approach. How Much Does a Translation Cost? The cost […]
Reading Novels in a Foreign Language
Are you interested in improving your language proficiency through reading? Engaging with novels can be a more enjoyable alternative to reading articles, as they immerse you in plot-driven narratives that help enhance vocabulary and grammar. Many learners find that novels in a foreign language provide a unique way to develop comprehension skills and make language […]
Tips for Busy Language Learners: Part I
One of the greatest frustrations of older language learners is the lack of available time in the day. Be it school, work, volunteering or other obligations, it seems learning and maintaining a foreign language is unrealistic or even impossible. Many websites and classes devoted to helping language students stress the need for dedication, but dedication […]
Translating Concepts that Don’t Exist in your Language: How, Why, and When
Introduction In translation, not every idea travels smoothly from one language to another. Many languages contain words, expressions, and emotional concepts that simply do not exist in other languages, particularly in English. These untranslatable words often reflect deep cultural values, historical contexts, or shared social experiences. For translators and interpreters, handling such concepts is one […]
Getting Around Japan Part 3: Public Transportation
In Part 2, we took a look at one of the main forms of Japanese public transportation: trains. This time, we’ll examine another type of Japanese public transportation available and the option of using bicycles as an alternative. Similar to trains, buses are a widely used form of transportation. Buses service both local stops and […]
What Lunch Looks Like for People Around the World
Take a moment to reflect upon your lunches. No, not the lunch you had yesterday; think about the lunches you had in school. While most school lunches in the U.S. are pretty similar, if you were to visit another country, you would see that most countries have a variety of lunches. This article compares and […]
Understanding the Value of Energy Resources Around the World
In this day and age, many different types of global energy resources exist, such as Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, and wind power. However, different countries tend to value certain energy resources over others. Although culture may play some part in this, it is the data of the biggest importers of energy resources that tells the […]