Translation is important when even a single page of text needs to be understood. In fact, translation agencies in Chicago often deal with short documents. That's because in business, communication isn't all done with big technical manuals. Instead, it usually involves a series of back-and-forth messages, offers, and updates. Here…
When you conduct business internationally, or simply communicate with professionals around the globe, a professional translator is inevitable. Particularly countries like Germany, who have frequent business engagements and communications with United States business, necessitate a professional who equally understands both languages and cultures. But finding the right professional to work…
Access to quality translators is crucial for any company with international customers or clients. Utilizing the services of a professional translation agency is among the best courses of action to cultivate and nurture that highly sought after competitive advantage. Whereas many companies manage their translations with in-house bilingual staff, simple…
Dif-tor heh smusma! Don't know what it means? It's one of the most famous lines from possibly one of Earth's most famous shows: “Live long and prosper”, from Star Trek. Star Trek is so firmly entrenched in our lives that 'Trekkie' is defined in our dictionaries, and if you haven't…
Perhaps you have heard that Italian is one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn given its Latin-based vocabulary, straightforward pronunciation rules, and fascinating culture that one can get immersed in. These factors are very enticing for English speakers and many have become interested in the Italian language. While it is…
We all know about the Cherokee and Pawnee of Oklahoma, and the Navajo and Apache of New Mexico, but unless we’re from the Southeast United States, we hear very little of Florida’s rich native history. This is mainly because of the smaller populations; descendants spread out to Cuba and Mexico…
Let's start with a lightning round. What's the first thing that pops into your head when you think of Germany? The phrase German engineering, along with individual car makers like Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Volkswagen, likely come to mind. Over the past twenty years, these car makers have done a great job…
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 you may not already know. The Discovery The Rosetta Stone was discovered by French forces in July 1799 in Rosetta, about 35 miles north of Alexandria,…
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 television series launched back in 2011, it’s enjoyed a rabid fan following, inspiring countless think pieces, spoof tributes, popular memes and knock-off fantasy series trying…
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 you use. Although some English words are beautiful, like “mellifluous,” “serendipity” and “iridescent,” some of them can really hurt the ears, such as “regurgitate,” “pugilist”…