Transcreation is a blend between “translation” and “creation”. By now, you can probably guess what it’s all about. Let’s start, however, by defining translation: it is an act through which the content of a text is transferred from the source language into Read more…
To understand the difference between localisation and translation, let’s start by defining translation: it is an act through which the content of a text is transferred from the source language into the target language (Foster, 1958). Are the technical words a Read more…
If you are reading this, it’s probably because you have decided to translate your website. You want your online content to be available in more than one language. Great decision! Let’s not, then, waste time discussing the obvious fact that Read more…
Are you a first-time translation client? If you are not sure how to deal with the freelance translator or translation company you’ve hired or are about to hire, take a look at the tips below: Ways to Decrease Costs as Read more…
Have you ever needed to have a document translated but couldn’t estimate an appropriate deadline? Don’t worry, that’s totally normal because calculating how long a translation will take is no easy job. Keep reading to find out some useful tips Read more…
From 9 November to 11 November 2018, we had the pleasure to attend an amazing conference in London. The Language Show, featuring over 100 exhibitors, dozens of talks and seminars for people who love languages, was simply amazing. One of the talks Read more…
Machine translation is on the rise. Google Translate, as well as other automated translation solutions like Bing Microsoft Translator, Babel Fish, PROMT, ImTranslator, have significantly improved over the years. With the help of neural networks and deep learning, they are Read more…
In many countries around the world, people celebrate United Nations Day with national costumes, flags, and music perfomances. That’s because this day is a symbol of cultural diversity. The United Nations are famous for their work in disaster relief, humanitarian Read more…
The culture of reading has been declining worldwide over the last few decades. Some say this is due to technological advances, others speculate that people nowadays need everything to be immediate —and books take time. Whatever the reason, the truth Read more…
When I decided to become a freelance translator, I imagined my future in a certain way: publishing houses, big projects to be translated, a busy day. Gradually, I began to tell myself to be careful, not to forget to take Read more…