Feature writer covering culture, travel, and the surprising places translation quietly shows up.
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Feature writer covering culture, travel, and the surprising places translation quietly shows up.
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yles O'Bery writes feature stories about culture and travel through a translator's lens — finding the small moments where language quietly does the heavy lifting that no one credits it for.
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Do you know the differences between interpreters and translators? If not, don’t worry – most people don’t. The two professions are often confused, but they have several key differences. This blog post will explore those differences and help you understand which is right for your business. Differences Between Interpreters and Translators Interpreters = Spoken Word. […]
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If you’ve ever tried to speak with someone from another country using Google Translate, you’ll eventually come across some pretty funny translations. In some situations, it’s easy to laugh it off and rephrase the sentence until the meaning is understood. However, there are many times when interpreters need to communicate critical information quickly. And that brings […]
Many SMEs and corporate giants have expanded their operations to international markets to increase profitability. And with international markets comes different languages and cultures. As a result, the need for interpretation services becomes inevitable as businesses seek growth. But even if you have no plans to expand into international markets, we live in a multilingual […]
Thanks to the advancements in technology and these smartphones in our pockets, a language barrier isn’t a real barrier anymore. You can easily travel to any part of the world or conduct business within any country with the help of a good language translation and interpreting app. And that’s what today’s post is all about: […]
The interpretation and translation industry in the US is booming. Experts estimate job growth to increase by 24% between 2020 and 2030, much higher than the 8% national average. But with all the languages out there, which languages should you learn to increase your demand as a video remote interpreter? What are the interpretation languages […]
Sign language is sometimes the only way to communicate with people from the deaf and hard of hearing communities. And there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide who use sign language. As the world moves toward inclusivity, it’s important we give equal information access to everyone. But what is sign language interpreting and […]
The gaming world proudly brands itself as being inclusive and for everybody. However, certain members of the gaming community routinely miss out on the whole gaming experience. But did you know that sign interpreting can make the gaming world more inclusive? These 400 million gamers have one significant similarity—they have some sort of disability. But […]
A language holds a special significance in any culture. Not only is it a way of communicating with others, but it’s also a way of life for the native speakers. Languages represent the unique aspects of a culture. It is notable here that writing has only just recently emerged as a mode of communication in […]
Interpretation is an important tool for bridging language barriers. And there are 4 types of interpretation styles to choose from! The tool is valuable in many areas from conferences, to meetings and even in the practice of medicine. This tool can come in handy in large gatherings or even one on one interactions. Conversations between […]
They say that actions speak much louder than words. But more often than not, the former is just as important. Speaking a foreign language might not cut it for professional interpreting when it comes to breaking the language barrier. Interpreting requires using the correct body language. This includes aspects like gesture, posture, and facial expressions […]
For any event planning to be complete, there should be interpretation services. And if it is an international event, you especially can’t get away without interpreters. You may have a problem when people from all over the world show up and your speakers only speak one language. So, what’s the best way to choose the […]
Interpretation is an important tool for bridging language barriers. But did you know there are 4 types of interpretation? The tool is valuable in many areas from conferences, to meetings and even in the practice of medicine. This tool can come in handy in large gatherings or even one on one interactions. Conversations between people […]
