Three Things That Translation Is Not
Not too long ago, people did not globe trot quite as often as they do today. Finding a well-known company from your country overseas was a rare treat because many companies had not yet extended their reach beyond their own front door.
Globalization…
Expressions of Love Shared Around the World
Every year, after the presents are opened, after the champagne corks are popped, many turn their eyes to Valentine’s Day. This is the day when people celebrate love and all of the sentiments that go with it. From the words to the traditions,…
How is Christmas Celebrated Around the World?
It’s the holiday season. Of all the holidays that are celebrated in different areas on the planet, Christmas is one that many different countries and cultures take part in each December.
Christians celebrate Christmas to…
Fun & Interesting Facts About the 2018 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is held every four years in a different country and this year it will be held in Russia. The kick-off day is June 14, with matches that run through June and July until the final playoff game on July 15. The matches will…
How Translators Become Team Players
Recently, many of the hardest-working athletes in the world came together to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Though most people know the countries that commonly attend, such as Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Sweden, and…
Translators Save Lives When Tragedy Strikes
What happens in the face of a catastrophe? What happens when a hurricane is blowing, a tsunami is rolling, or an outbreak is occurring? When natural or man-made disasters are predicted, warnings are what usually happen. Warnings…
New Translations of the Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s historic founding document, has been translated and published for the first time in 30 languages. The original English version of the treaty was hastily translated into Māori and contained many differences…
International Translation Day: A Celebration Rich in History
C’est la Journée mondiale de la traduction, un jour dédié à la commémoration des premiers efforts faits pour rendre le monde de l’écriture accessible à tous. Le 30 septembre est non seulement une célébration de l’implication…
How Emojis are Changing the Employment Market
Technology has changed the way we speak to one another. If you’ve ever said “OMG!” out loud when faced with a surprising situation, you’ve already taken one step toward techno-talk. Abbreviations are one thing, but picture-words take…
How Smart Are Smartphone Assistant Translations?
Smartphones have become smart, but are they smarter than you? When it comes to language interpretation, unless you are a linguistic specialist, they probably are.
It’s All About The Languages
Some smartphones are smarter than others when…