Crowdsource Correspondent: Will News Translations Replace Reporting?
The Rise of Crowdsourced Translation in Journalism Foreign correspondents: make way for the crowds. Increasing numbers of international news sites are featuring crowdsourced translations of news from abroad rather than original content. With the news industry cutting back on international coverage, the trend may be arriving at the ideal time. Outlets previously gathered international news […]
Microsoft Word Shortcuts Part Two: International Characters
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. If you use Word to write in a foreign language, this blog is for you! We’re going to cover the basics of international characters in Word so that you don’t have […]
Localize Your Business: Three Popular Social Networks Outside the U.S.
Want to reach international customers? Meet them where they are. In the era of social networks, that doesn’t have to mean moving to Peru or India, because you can communicate with international customers online. You may already be working on your social media presence with sites like Facebook and Twitter, but if you’re looking for […]
Deciphering Language in the Genes
Researchers have isolated a gene that appears to affect the production of language. It was discovered when half of a single large family in London showed difficulties with articulation and grammar, all of whom possessed a disrupted version of the gene, called FOXP2. According to evolutionary biologists, the gene “differs significantly in its DNA sequence” […]
What Hotel Managers Need to Know About Interpreting Equipment
Great sound equipment is just as important as a great interpreter for the success of a multi-lingual event. If the audience can’t hear the interpreter, there may as well not be one. As a hotel manager or event planner, you may be responsible for the important task of finding equipment. To make sure you’re prepared […]
Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 3 of 6: Don’t Get Tripped Up! Things to Remember During a Simultaneous Interpretation Assignment
Pre-Event Preparation for Simultaneous Interpreters Effective pre-event preparation is crucial for simultaneous interpreters, ensuring they are ready to bridge communication gaps for any international audience. Interpreters who prepare well are better equipped to deliver clear, accurate translations, even for complex events like a Washington D.C. presentation interpreter assignment. How to get better at simultaneous interpretation?Improving […]
An Introduction to Creating Shapes in Microsoft Word
Why Use Shapes in Microsoft Word? 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. Shapes are often overlooked but useful tools that I use for formatting documents on an almost daily basis. They are especially great for formatting legal […]
Which Arabic Dialect Should Translators Master?
When it comes to learning Arabic for translation, mastering the right dialect is crucial. Arabic has various dialects that are so distinct that speakers from different regions may not even understand each other. If you’re considering becoming an Arabic dialect translator, knowing which Arabic dialect to focus on can determine your success in the field. […]
Marketing and Networking as a Freelance Translator
While you need an initial contact to make more contacts in a new industry, your approach matters. Have you spent time emailing your friend whose boss has a friend whose brother-in-law works as an interpreter? It might have been a longshot, but it was worth a try. You need clients, and you’re really not sure […]
Common Problem with Machine Translation| Challenges and Issues
Introduction As new machine translation apps and programs are developed with increased frequency and improved accuracy, the limitations and pitfalls of machine translation remain a topic of debate. While machines excel at translating single words or short and simple phrases quickly and cheaply, the quality diminishes significantly as the length and complexity of the translation […]