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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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Culture Cultural Competence is Key for Language Professionals
Language competence is a set of attitudes, skills, behaviors, and policies that enable international companies to effectively communicate and interact with overseas partners and clients. When… -
Insights Headers and Footers in Word: The Basics
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. -
Interpreting 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 an effective… -
Culture 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 outlet for… -
Interpreting Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 5 of 6: Handling Humor During a Simultaneous Interpretation Assignment
Humor can present unique challenges for simultaneous interpreters during assignments. It happens to everyone: we’ve all felt out of place at one time or another. Whether… -
Language Why Should I Learn Italian?
“La bella lingua” is appreciated all over the world as one of the most beautiful spoken languages. It is the 8th most spoken language in the… -
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Culture Valentine’s Day Around the World
There are various traditions of Valentine’s Day around the world, but the holiday has a universal theme of “Love” and for many is a special day… -
Insights Understanding and Using Form Fields in the Word Developer Tab
Welcome to this week’s Tip of the Week! In today’s post, we delve into the Developer Tab in Microsoft Word with a special focus on how… -
Culture How to Translate Culture in Birth Certificates
Short documents don’t mean simple translations, and birth certificates are no exception. Written in formal language, these most-basic legal declarations require knowledge of culture for effective… -
Marketing Businesses Need Networks, Too: How To Network With Other Language Companies
When people talk about networking, it's often on an individual level: one person making or renewing connections in their industry. -
Culture The Role of Language Services in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics demonstrated the pivotal role of language services at the Olympics in creating a seamless experience for athletes, officials, and fans from… -
Culture Kanji Writing Declining Among Youth in Japan
In the past, students in Japan dedicated countless hours to mastering kanji writing translation as part of the intricate Japanese writing system. Today, the rise of…
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