Ukraine may change the language of the natural gas industry
Up until the last few weeks, natural gas developers may have been wise to learn Russian. The second-biggest exporter of natural gas in the world, Russia has been supplying 30 percent of Europe’s gas resources, and that meant looking to Russia when expanding overseas. But the future of natural gas, and the investments, development and […]
The Importance of Medical Interpreters
The health care system in the United States is extremely difficult to navigate: no matter what language you speak, it seems like medical terminology and the names of many diseases are their own foreign language. According to Title VI of the 1964 civil Rights Act, “No person in the United States shall, on the ground […]
Common Translation Mistakes | Examples and Ways to Avoid Them
Key Points: Introduction Mistakes in translations, whether minor or significant, represent a major concern for professional translators and interpreters. Not only do such translation errors damage the reputation of the profession, but they also directly impact the effectiveness of legal counsel, medical treatment, marketing campaigns, and many other areas. Translation mistakes are not limited to […]
Education in law or language?
Two colleges in Israel have recently applied for permission to create programs to teach undergraduate Israeli law programs… in English. The colleges insist that the program will help draw in foreign students looking for a background in international law, but opponents within the Education Committee formed to study the proposals argue that such a program […]
An Introduction to Google Docs
Hey! Welcome to this week’s tip of the week. In these weekly posts we highlight some tips and tricks that we use at Translation Excellence on a daily basis. If you’ve missed some of our previous posts, you can check them out here. This week I’m going to give an introduction to Google Docs, a […]
Interpreting the Affordable Care Act: What it Means For You
As a freelancer, do you ever think about healthcare coverage? How does the new Affordable Care Act impact you? What do you need to know, and where can you find this information? Interestingly, most people won’t have to worry about the new Affordable Care Act. Since about 75% of the population receives health coverage through […]
Can One Language Define a Country? A Look at the New Ukrainian Language Law
As of February 23, Ukraine, a country that has faced four months of protest in bitter winter conditions, has been retaken by the people. The government, initially pushing ties to bring the country closer to Western Europe, raised the citizens’ ire when it cut those ties and showed signs of reopening relations with Russia, a […]
Cultural Competence is Key for Language Professionals
Key Points Why Cultural Competence Matters Language competence is a set of attitudes, skills, behaviors, and policies that enable international companies to effectively communicate and interact with overseas partners and clients. When employees of international companies possess cultural competence, they are better able to adapt to the country’s market and customer base. Cultural Linguistic Competence […]
Headers and Footers in Word: The Basics
Key Points Welcome to this week’s Tip of the Week! If you’ve missed our previous Tips of the Week, be sure to check them out here. Today we’re going to tackle the basics of headers and footers in Word. We’ll be going over how to insert headers, how to insert footers, how to remove headers […]
How Language Affects Our Perception of the World
Ask someone to describe a smell, and you will often receive an answer that is vague, confused, overly simplified, or uses other odors as a comparison. Studies aiming to determine how well people can identify smells around them have only seen success rates of 50%, even when using common scents such as coffee, bananas, or […]