Localization is the adaptation of a product or service to fit a certain language or culture. Localization is used in businesses that want to expand their client base to include international users. This is helpful for a business in many ways, the most important reason being that their name is now out in the business…
Many businesses and companies require confidential documents to be translated. This means that they will want to know with absolute certainty that their translated documents will remain confidential. So, it makes sense to want to fully trust your translation service provider to ensure that your translated documents are kept secure and confidential. It is Not Just About the Document While…
Who you hire matters. When it comes to hiring an experienced interpreter to help you communicate with a non-English speaker, you need someone you can trust and depend on. There are many people that can interpret for you, but not everyone is going to offer you the same level of quality. The person you hire has…
If you are an entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate. Starting a business is extremely complex and time consuming. Entrepreneurs that target international markets or foreign clients have an added layer of difficulty given the language barrier. If you are trying to get your company off the ground and also communicate to clients…
Nothing is more frustrating than going to a doctor and not being able to accurately explain what you are feeling. Now imagine that the doctor to has no idea what is wrong with you, because he doesn’t speak your language. This is a reality for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the US every day.…
A linguist is a person who is skilled in more than one language. Being a linguist takes a lot of practice and education, not to mention continual training and skill development. Whether you are a person looking for a career in linguistics or you are a part of a company debating on whether hiring a…
An interpreter is a person who converts one language into another orally. The term “interpreter” is often confused with or interchanged for “translator”, however the terms are actually not interchangeable. A translator is someone who converts written language from one to another; translators do not work in the spoken word. Having an interpreter help you…
Transcreation is the creation of a product or service’s advertising content for clients in their native language and culture. The key to connecting with your international clients is to make your brand relatable. Transcreation moves beyond simple translation of established content; it gives you an opportunity to have your brand content and meaning created from…
When in the process of dispute resolution, it is important that all parties negotiate with each other to come to an agreement clearly and in a timely fashion. Under normal conditions, the mediation process can be long and complex – full of differing opinions and negative attitudes; when a non-English speaker is involved in a…
When it comes to legal or medical documents that are in another language, you can never be too careful. Different languages can be hard, or impossible, to understand and one simple mistake can lead to a serious lawsuit or even death depending on how the document is to be used. The best thing you can…