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The CEO and President of Translation Excellence writes on language access policy, government procurement, AI and data security, and where the language industry is heading.
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Language Embracing a Multilingual World| Pokémon’s Expansion in Nine Languages
In an increasingly interconnected world, embracing language and cultural diversity has never been more important. Recognizing this, The Pokémon Company expanded the Pokémon series to accommodate… -
Interpreting The 50th Super Bowl in several languages
The Denver Broncos are League Champions once again after nearly 20 years. Having appeared in the playoffs every year since 2011, the team finally broke through… -
Translation First International Resolution to Protect Interpreters from Threats, Kidnapping, Injury, Death and Imprisonment
Linguists, more popularly known as translators, who work behind the scenes for the military, are in constant danger. Allies and foes alike view these professionals as… -
Language What do linguists do with undocumented languages?
Many people believe that linguists have cataloged all the world’s languages. However, in reality, some populations are so isolated that their languages remain undocumented. Occasionally, researchers… -
Interpreting As Ichiro Inches Closer to Hit #3000, Let’s Congratulate Allen Turner
It was April 2nd, 2001 when Ichiro Suzuki recorded his first Major League hit, a base hit up the middle off of Oakland Athletic pitcher T.J.… -
Interpreting Deaf West Theatre’s Spring Awakening Brings American Sign Language to the Tony Awards
On June 12th, 2016 the 70th annual Tony Awards captured the attention of nearly nine million American viewers as the hit musical Hamilton racked up an… -
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Translation 8 Misconceptions About Translation – Part II of II
Yes, it’s true that computational linguists have made incredible progress in computer translation technology, but that does not at all mean that human translators have become… -
Interpreting Key skills that define a professional interpreter
• Professional interpreters require advanced language and communication skills.• Cultural awareness is one of the most important interpreter skills.• Different industries require specialized interpretation skills and… -
Translation 8 Misconceptions About Translation – Part I of II
There is much more to translation than just switching each word from one language to another. Things like idioms, metaphors, and other figurative language cannot be… -
Language How Language is Processed in the Brain
The brain is the most complex structure in the human body, and language processing is one of its most remarkable abilities. Neurologists and linguists continue to… -
Translation What Is Fan Translation or Fanslation?
Fan translation, also referred to as fanslation, is an unofficial translation process where fans of entertainment, such as video games, anime, comic books, and novels, translate… -
Interpreting How to become a certified court interpreter?
The requirements for becoming a state-certified court interpreter are different from those for becoming a federal court interpreter. Each state has its own regulations and exams…
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