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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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Marketing How to Market Energy Resources to People Who Don’t Speak Your Language
In the energy business, advertising is critical to receiving positive reception from your clients. However, the techniques used to market to certain clients may not necessarily… -
Culture Getting Around Japan Part 3: Public Transportation
In Part 2, we took a look at one of the main forms of Japanese public transportation: trains. This time, we’ll examine another type of Japanese… -
Translation Translating Concepts that Don’t Exist in your Language: How, Why, and When
In translation, not every idea travels smoothly from one language to another. Many languages contain words, expressions, and emotional concepts that simply do not exist in… -
Culture Getting Around Japan Part 2: Trains and the Shinkansen
Last time, we took a look at car usage in Japan. This time, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular forms of Japanese… -
Insights Tips for Busy Language Learners: Part I
One of the greatest frustrations of older language learners is the lack of available time in the day. Be it school, work, volunteering or other obligations,… -
Marketing How to Effectively Build Meaningful Business Relationships Around the World
In the professional world, who you know is all that matters. With that in mind, it is important to know how to effectively build and maintain… -
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Culture An Overview of Less Well-Known Sports in Other Countries
While sports such as football, soccer, and basketball dominate popular culture in the United States, many sports in other countries remain largely unknown to global audiences.… -
Marketing The Importance of a Quality Tagline to the Success of your Business
“That was easy,” “Magically delicious,” and “The happiest place on earth.” These well-known business taglines instantly bring to mind specific brands. A quality slogan helps businesses… -
Culture Cultural Gaffes to Avoid when Doing Business in Latin America
Latin America has become a key hub for international business, but its cultural differences from the U.S. can create unique challenges. Developing cross-cultural competence is essential… -
Insights How to quickly write Japanese on your English-Language Keyboard
Learning Japanese opens up new ways to explore the language through writing. Typing in Japanese on an English-language keyboard allows you to access hiragana, kanji, and… -
Language Keeping Endangered Languages Alive Strategies and Success Stories
Endangered languages are crucial for preserving cultural heritage and identity. In this article, we explore effective strategies on how to save endangered languages, focusing on examples… -
Translation Understanding the Value of Energy Resources Around the World
In this day and age, many different types of global energy resources exist, such as Oil, Coal, Natural Gas, and wind power. However, different countries tend…
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