Medical Translation, A Professional Job: Most people have gotten a good kick out of signs displaying incredibly poor translation. Beware of slippery, poisonous and evil rubbish, do not disturb tiny grass and the ever so creative, our food is guaranteed not to cause pregnancy are all poorly translated signs found around the world. These poor…
Being Bilingual Compared to a Professionally Trained Interpreter: Being able to communicate in more than one language can be extremely beneficial in many situations, however, there is a difference in knowing a language well enough to get the gist of what’s being said, being able to have an intellectual conversation with a person, and being…
Sign Language Interpretation at a Heavy Metal Concert: Numerous videos have recently gone viral exhibiting the amazing talents of sign language interpreters hired to perform at concerts. Their visualization of sound is allowing deaf community members the chance to enjoy live music of all genres. Not only are sign language interpreters providing an invaluable service,…
Language Services Go Far Beyond Translation: As vital as translation is to the language service industry, language service companies (LSC) offer a wide variety of other services that aid in facilitating communication and understanding. Modern LSC’s aim to provide a link that allow the exchange of information from one language into another. Communication written or…
On-Site Interpretation, The Best Form of Interpretation: Before there was over-the-phone (OPI) interpretation and video remote interpreting (VRI) there was on-site interpretation. On-site interpretation is considered the best method of obtaining the most accurate conversion of information from one language into another. This is because on-site interpretation is conducted face-to-face allowing for the advantage of…
Website Localization, Marketing on the Next Level: Website localization is a marketing tactic that is rapidly gaining popularity amongst businesses who want to reach diverse target audiences. The internet is a vast platform that allow people to connect with others despite the time zone or region in which they are located. With this tool at…
Language Barriers Faced During Customer Service Calls: Calling a customer service line for any reason can oftentimes be frustrating and inconvenient. Reporting an issue, adjusting a payment arrangement or even returning an item can leave the customer scrambling to understand policies and procedures established by the company. Customer service representatives work hard to meet the…
Chinese Population in America: With China having the world’s largest population, it’s easy to believe there are many Chinese people living outside of the country they were born in. The United States is the number one destination for Chinese immigrants which account for 22% of the nearly 11 million Chinese people living outside of China.…
Language Services and Linguistic Diversity: People come to America everyday in search of a fresh start, stable living conditions, educational opportunities and jobs that will allow them to provide for their families. The allure of the American dream has promoted nearly 44 million immigrants to relocate to the United States. 65.5 million people living in…
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), a Modern Take on Language Services: If a language barrier is present in a courtroom setting, it’s always the best idea to incorporate the aid of a professional on-site interpreter in order to facilitate communication. On-site interpretation is considered the best form of interpretation because the interpreter is physically present and…