Translators: From the Rosetta Stone to Now
While you may know that the Rosetta Stone is perhaps the most famous translation device in the world, there are probably other facts about this stone that…
Translation and Fictitious Languages – Part One: Game of Thrones
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, it’s likely that you’ve heard of Game of Thrones. Ever since the award-laden…
5 Ugly English Words to Avoid During Marketing Translation
When you’re providing marketing translations, it’s important to use the right words. You can make or break a company’s marketing campaign depending on the words…
5 Types of Documents that Require the Expertise of a Dutch Translator
Translation is so simple – one might think. You type a word or sentence into automated translation software, and receive the translation in a language…
Need a Translator? Here are 4 Steps You Should Take
So you’ve decided you need a translator. Perhaps your business operates internationally, of a significant part of your audience would prefer to read your materials…
What does Brexit mean for translation services in the US?
Weeks before we knew the leaves would have it, translation services professionals in Europe were locked in debate. “What would a leave vote mean for…
Living for ‘Le Weekend’: The English Language Abroad
When it comes to native speakers, English actually fares pretty poorly; there are more native speakers of Spanish and Mandarin than there are of English…
The Demise of Freelance Translators Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
About 15 years ago, an article in the New York Times painted a bleak picture of the translation profession. Soon, it prophesied, freelance translators would…
Translation of The Bible and Evolution of the English Language
There’s a bit of argument over who translated the Bible into English. Officially, the translation was completed by John Wycliffe, and that’s the name you’ll…
And What About Us? English Around The World
When we talk about the English language, we’re usually referring to one of two forms of English. Quite often, this is British English. After all,…