Unfaithful Journalism
A while ago we talked about the functionality and faithfulness of translations. We said that, although we must keep a certain faithfulness to our source
January 18, 2019
Should You Really Skimp On Quality?
Functionality, usability, time, cost and professionalism are some of the most mentioned words when debating the quality of translations. But the real question is: should
January 11, 2019
The Benefits of Bilingualism: Part Two
In our last blog post we talked about the many ways that bilingualism can benefit a person. As stated before, a person who is bilingual
October 14, 2013
The Benefits of Bilingualism
Growing up in a bilingual home, speaking both Spanish and English, it wasn’t until I became a teenager that I realized just how beneficial this
September 30, 2013
Languages, Lives and Lessons
I recently encountered a couple interesting pieces of media and I wanted to share my experience. First, I watched an extremely candid TED speech by
June 1, 2012
What is Trados?
When you are looking to pay for a professional translation, the is a good chance you will come up against a magic word: Trados. What
October 24, 2009
What’s the Minimum Number of Translators Involved in Each Translation Project?
Some clients may not be aware of it, but each translation project—no matter how small—involves the work of various translation professionals. The “translator” is the
October 9, 2009
The Peritextual Environment
There is a big difference between competence in a field and encyclopedic knowledge. “Competence in the field” is everything related to the concrete information related
July 24, 2009
