What we look for in a translator
When we are trying to find the perfect person to fit in a certain position, we do not only analyze technical knowledge, but also bits
December 12, 2018
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The Differing Roles of the Translator and the Editor
In every good translation there are at least two key steps involved in producing a high-quality finished product: translation and editing. Generally, these two steps
April 20, 2015
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Modifiers, Interrupted
As linguists, our work often times requires translating complex texts that include sentences and structures of all lengths and types. Given that sentence structures are
August 14, 2014
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What Makes a Great Linguist?
There is a whole host of valid answers to this question, but arguably the most significant – at least in the field of translation and
July 16, 2014
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World Affairs Article: Let Languages Die
Esteemed linguist John McWhorter has published an article on the coming century in language evolution. Working on the idea that 90% of the world’s 6,000
January 8, 2010
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For Translation Buyers
Should U.S. Airports Upgrade Their Multilingual Services?
Think back to the last time you were catching a flight and the stressful hours leading up to the plane taking off. Did you pack
June 30, 2022
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Languages
Positive Words and Optimism
It has been a tough couple of years for optimistic words. Positivity is in short supply. Negative words and phrases fill our lives, coming at
June 23, 2022
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For Translation Buyers
What Does Localization Testing Involve?
Imagine buying a watch that only tells you what time it is in Switzerland … but you live in New York City. Or racing to
June 16, 2022
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Literature
Arabian Nights with a Woman’s Linguistic Touch
What do you know about Arabian Nights? Also called One Thousand and One Nights, this collection of stories dates back centuries. Unfortunately for modern readers,
June 9, 2022
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For Translation Buyers
Can a Pair of Glasses Help Us Understand Each Other?
If a time machine could transport you back to the year 1990 and you asked someone what kind of technology will be available in the
June 2, 2022
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Culture
Can Invented Languages Help Endangered Languages?
HIjatlh* We’ve discussed invented languages before. International Auxiliary Languages are invented (or constructed) as second languages to promote communication and understanding. For some, IALs are
May 26, 2022
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