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 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 […]
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 […]
The History of Simultaneous Interpretation
Key Points The Origins of Simultaneous Interpretation Simultaneous interpretation is a sophisticated communication method that enables real-time language transfer between speakers of different languages. While it requires advanced training and specialized equipment today, its foundations lie in humanity’s long-standing need for cross-language communication. Exploring the history of interpretation shows that language mediation has existed since […]
Why Arabic Language Presence on the Internet is Lower Than Expected
Key Points Introduction The Arabic language, despite being the fifth-largest language on Earth, has a surprisingly low presence on the internet. There are over 237 million native Arabic speakers, yet Arabic internet content represents less than 1% of all web pages. The percentage of online content in Arabic remains far lower than expected when compared […]
Know What You Can’t Do – Translation Excellence
Understanding Translator Challenges and Skill Gaps Every professional has strengths and weaknesses. Some excel at writing, others at listening, and still others are natural educators. While it’s important to focus on your strengths, for translators and interpreters, recognizing your limitations is equally essential. Identifying these areas allows you to avoid unnecessary risks and ensure the […]
Colorado, Slovenia, and the State Partnership Program
Slovenia is a country slightly smaller than the state of New Jersey. It is located in Central Europe by the eastern Alps, and borders the Adriatic Sea between Austria and Croatia. Although it may not be thought of by many, did you know that Colorado and Slovenia have an ongoing agreement in the State Partnership […]
Change Your Keyboard’s Language Automatically
Key Points 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. Today, let’s explore how you can automatically change your keyboard language based on the surrounding text in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other Office apps. If you often switch between languages like English and […]
5 Steps Legal Interpreters Should Follow Before Arriving at job site
For many legal interpreters, a hearing or deposition can prove to be one of the most stressful situations in which to work because of the sensitive information being relayed and the repercussions of even the smallest error. However, while the environment is often stressful, legal interpreters representing -English speakers in the United States are extremely […]