The US of A: A Multilingual Nation
There have been recent studies showing that the Spanish language has become the most important and most spoken language in the United States aside from
October 14, 2016
What’s Best for You: Quality or Usability?
A term that is used very often in most industries is “quality.” But what does it mean in the translation industry? We may certainly start
October 12, 2016
Save your Soul, Computer!
Picture this: A woman in her 60’s sitting at the reception desk of the dry cleaning shop, her fingers flying swiftly over a computer keyboard. She
October 8, 2016
A Day in the Life as a Project Manager
Although many believe the role of a PM (Project Manager) is a simple routine office job, when you add in limited working hours and the daily drudgery
October 7, 2016
Can Translation Be Part of an Artistic Expression?
People have used graffiti as a form of social, political and artistic expression for many years. The emergence of hip hop and the widespread use
September 27, 2016
Good Friends and Bad Seeds
Anyone who has studied a second language in school would surely remember their teacher’s frequent warnings against one of the most common pitfalls in language
September 19, 2016
The Challenge of Translating Medical Notes
Going to see a doctor due to an injury or illness is a common practice that takes place every day around the world. After diagnosing the
September 16, 2016
I’m Just Phubbing Around
Languages are living organisms that update themselves and keep themselves current with our new attitudes and life-styles. English in particular is very good at coming up with new
September 15, 2016
Is There Just One Spanish Language?
Most of the time, languages tend to be named after the demonym of their country of origin. However, in many cases this results in a
September 9, 2016
Translation and Intertextuality: The Importance of Reading between the Lines
We’ve already discussed how instances of intertextuality can be found in all texts, whether literary, political or otherwise, as well as in everyday conversations. By
September 2, 2016
TV’s Most Blatant Grammatical Error and The Future of Translation Technology
“To boldly go where no man has gone before.” Ouch! That split infinitive makes me cringe every time I hear it. And as a fanatic
August 29, 2016
Once Upon a Time… There Was Intertext
As readers, we come across different types of texts every day, and increasingly, in other languages. By doing this, we are decoding the symbols that
August 26, 2016
