Author: Nisar Nikzad
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How can translation help in developing energy resources?
World energy resources spread across borders. Some societies prosper because of reserves of coal, crude oil or even water for nuclear or hydropower. Others…
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Why Translators Should Outsource Administrative Work
Introduction You’re an expert in translation. That’s why you work in the industry. So when it comes to other administrative tasks, should you try…
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Preserving the Culture and Language of Guam
Key Points Guam, the largest of the Mariana Islands located in the Western Pacific Ocean, has been a territory of the United States since…
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Italian Gesticulation
The fact that Italians talk with their hands is generally accepted as a stereotype, a joke, and the truth. Far from simply being an…
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Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 6 of 6: Skills Simultaneous Interpreters Should Bring to the Profession
Welcome to the final article in our six-part series on simultaneous interpretation! By now you’re familiar with many of the requirements necessary to be…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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How Eliminating Language Barriers Helps People Understand the Value of Water
Let’s say you want to tackle the issue of clean water access. Around the globe, 783 million people lack access to safe, clean water,…