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It is already November and not long to go to yet another Christmas. If you’re travelling to an overseas country this Christmas you will need language tips to help you through the festive time. Of course, saying “Merry Christmas” in another language is a great way to integrate into the culture of the new country. But you have to be choosey which translator you use to do the translation.

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There are a few languages which have managed to survive over the ages and are still evolving as time goes on and learning these old languages have ample of benefits and advantages. There are many languages that are old but when it comes to evidence Tamil is considered to be the oldest language in the world that is still in use, as it is more than 5,000 years old. It seems to have made its first ... View More

Iphones and Androids are now essential to everyday, life whether at home or abroad. They provide the opportunity to engage in live communication whether by phone or internet. That is why it is essential and beneficial to be able to translate web pages wherever you are. You can make an online booking, rent a car or book a tour as long as you can understand the webpage you need to use. There are plenty ... View More

Japan has been made famous for its high-tech development which is set to make its presence at the fast approaching 2020 games. The sort of technology which will be visible is the availability of multilingual translation tools. This enables all language speakers the chance to understand what is going on in this key international event. In addition there is expected to be driverless taxis and robotic helpers. The 2020 Games offers an opportunity for ... View More

Disabled people and in particular those who are visually impaired require translation just as much as anyone else. These days, in the U.S. at least, companies that take on government contracts are required to deliver translations of digital documents that match the requirements for the visually and hearing impaired. These are characterised as digital content translations under Section 508.

Today more than 20 percent of web users have ... View More

As more and more companies seek international customers in order to reach their dreams of becoming key global players in their industry they have to do just a little more than simply advertise their products to overseas markets. In order to be competitive, it needs to communicate and market its company in a language its customers will understand. Communication barriers can be disastrous for any growing company. The best way forward is to get all ... View More

When any type of document is translated, typically the requirement is that an accurate translation becomes the end product. This is what the client pays for. Sometimes, however, translators are asked to produce a creative translation. This word means using your translation skills to create something that is new.

Generally speaking, translation refers to the transferring of both words and phrases from a source text into a second language emphasizing the importance of retaining the original ... View More

Most countries run public health campaigns on a variety of health issues, especially when it improves public health outcomes. The campaigns may appear as large posters on billboards, positioned in places which are most visible to the public; television and radio advertising, internet posts or on leaflets circulated in libraries or other public areas where people pass through regularly. What is changing about this sort of public health initiative is the ethnic and linguistic composition ... View More

Medical translation and interpreting is a specialised profession in which there cannot be any leeway or complacency when it comes to accuracy. A mistranslated or misinterpreted word or phrase can literally cause someone’s death. Modern healthcare today is more or less totally reliant on translation and interpreting services. Here are some of the more important reasons why this is so.

Multicultural populations need effective healthcare translation and interpreting ... View More

Interpreters have a unique role in international or interlinguistic communication. They must not only know their two or more languages extremely well, but they must also develop an ability to deal with a specific set of linguistic demands. Interpreters who work as business interpreters have a different set of challenges than those who work in a hospital setting or a courtroom. Interpreting is not a static career. There is always room to improve one’s ... View More