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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 Localize Your Business: Three Popular Social Networks Outside the U.S.
Want to reach international customers? Meet them where they are. In the era of social networks, that doesn't have to mean moving to Peru or India,… -
Interpreting Simultaneous Interpretation Series Part 2 of 6: Selecting a Quality Simultaneous Interpreter
Welcome to part two of our simultaneous interpretation series! Now that you’re familiar with what simultaneous interpreters do, here are a few points to keep in… -
Insights Microsoft Word Shortcuts Part Two: International Characters
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. -
Translation Crowdsource Correspondent: Will News Translations Replace Reporting?
Foreign correspondents: make way for the crowds. Increasing numbers of international news sites are featuring crowdsourced translations of news from abroad rather than original content. -
Language How Arabic Can Help Expand Your Solar Energy Business
When investors think of energy in the Middle East, they probably think of oil, but with new developments in the region, it may be time to… -
Culture New Year’s Traditions Around the World
Sitting here just two short weeks into the new year I found myself reflecting on New Year’s Eve, when people all over the U.S. rang in… -
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Translation When Literal Isn’t “True:” A Translator’s Take on the Atlas of True Names
That's the premise of the Atlas of True Names, a map put together by cartographers Stephan Hormes and Silke Peust, which shows geographical names translated into… -
Insights Microsoft Word Shortcuts: The Basics
Welcome to our first post from our new Tip of the Week series. In these blog posts, we’ll be going over some technical tips to make… -
Interpreting Simultaneous Interpretation Introduction |Part 1 of 6
Simultaneous interpretation is a vital skill in today’s interconnected world, used in high-stakes settings such as United Nations gatherings, presidential speeches, and large international conferences. This… -
Marketing Three Ways Freelance Translators Benefit From Social Media
Social media has transformed how professionals market their services, build relationships, and attract clients. For freelance translators, platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and even specialized freelancers' platforms… -
Language What Language do you Tweet?
What’s the most popular language for a Tweet? Still English. According to a study by French media research company Semiocast, English accounts for approximately 34% of… -
Insights ¿Qué dialecto árabe deberían dominar los traductores?
Aprender cualquier idioma requiere elegir un dialecto, pero en árabe esta elección es quizás más importante que en otros idiomas. Aprender cualquier idioma requiere elegir un…
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