Apropos of Linguistic Penetration
In the olden days, the phenomenon of linguistic penetration was closely tied to the exercise of one nation’s power over another. Just to give a
January 10, 2014
Spotlight on Sign Language Today
Due to current events, sign language has come into public debate. Signing is not something new, and each country or world region has its own
December 30, 2013
What Is the Difference between Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese?
Nowadays, as a result of China’s boom, our company is receiving an increasing amount of requests concerning translations into Chinese. What many people may be
December 27, 2013
Christmas Festivities around the World
When one thinks of Christmas, what does one usually think about? Candy canes, snow, egg nog? Bushy 6-ft pines covered with decorations? Bing Crosby singing
December 23, 2013
What Are Glossaries Used For?
All global and multinational companies will at some point face the need to translate their material into another language; these procedures can end up being critical
December 18, 2013
Someone Like Santa Is Coming to Town!
The holiday spirit is in the air, and people around the world are getting ready to celebrate. Every religion and culture has set their own
December 16, 2013
Why Use Translation Software?
Many large companies around the world have a lot of products or services to offer in different markets. Often times, the content depicting these products
December 4, 2013
Selfie: Oxford’s Word of the Year 2013
The prestigious guardians of the English language, the Oxford English Dictionary, have proclaimed “selfie” as Word of the Year 2013. The award is proclaimed every
December 2, 2013
Braille in Public Spaces
Have you ever hopped onto an elevator, pressed on one of the buttons, and felt strange little bumps under your finger? Chances are you have.
November 25, 2013
What Are the Differences Between Translation and Transcreation?
“Transcreation” refers to the process of taking a message created in one language and transporting it to another language. This word is not a synonym
November 20, 2013
How Is a Word Count Calculated for Translations?
When it comes to determining the cost of a translation, the main factor to take into account is the famous word count. Of course, the
November 13, 2013
What Are Layman’s Terms?
Have you ever read something that was so incredibly advanced, so convoluted, and so full of strange vocabulary that you downright did not understand anything?
November 11, 2013
