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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 Sample Translations
When debating which company to choose for a particular service, it is often a good idea to compare the companies’ quality of work and choose the… -
Culture Cultural Differences in Latin America’s Spanish-Speaking Countries
Having spent most of my life in South America, I’ve come to appreciate the diverse cultures found in Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America. While there’s a… -
Insights How to Improve Your Typing Speed
As a freelance translator, your typing speed directly affects your productivity. The faster you type, the more translations you can finish, increasing the number of jobs… -
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Reviving Yurok and Other Endangered Languages
Why are languages such as Yurok and others disappearing? Because of ever-present and continued globalism in the world, some languages are getting lost, while other languages… -
Translation The Role of CART- Part 2: Courtroom access for People who are hearing Impaired
Vibrant sounds fill the world; from the gentle strumming of a guitar to the constant barking of your neighbor’s dog at 5:00 a.m., sound is a… -
Culture How Cultural Differences Impact International Business Expansion
Lately, international expansion has become a common technique for large businesses to grow economically. However, to what extent do cultural differences in international business impact the… -
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Insights Save Time with Microsoft Word Templates
Do you spend hours translating documents only to reformat them afterward? Using Microsoft Word templates for translation can significantly reduce this extra work. Depending on the… -
Interpreting Interpreting Varieties of Spanish| Challenges for Interpreters
Spanish is a rich and diverse language, with numerous regional variations spoken around the globe. The word pelón for example, has different meanings depending on the… -
Translation The Role of CART- Part 1: Helping English as a Second Language Learners
Captioning services, commonly used in court reporting and other important locations like classrooms, provide an accurate transcript of spoken words. A specialized subset of captioning services,… -
Culture Getting Around Japan Part1| Do you need a car for transportation?
Many American families have at least one car they use daily for transportation. For such Americans, using public transportation is minimal or nonexistent. In contrast, Japanese… -
Translation Translation is an Underappreciated Profession
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of translation cannot be overstated. From international trade to diplomacy and digital content, translation plays a vital role in global… -
Translation The Importance of Technical Translation to the Engineering Industry
Even for a native speaker, technical language can be tough to understand. To an employee, associate, or client in or from another country, documents rich in…
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