In mythology, translators and interpreters have a special place amongst the gods. They are the bridge between the divine and mortal realms, responsible for facilitating communication between the two realms. From ancient times to the present day, translators and interpreters have been responsible for sharing…
Global brands understand the importance of appealing to international audiences. This means that their messaging should be perfectly translated to suit their target markets across the world. But even big brands make embarrassing translation mistakes. In the past, translation errors have caused disastrous results for…
Have you ever tried to understand a complicated insurance policy and needed clarification on its legal jargon? It can be an overwhelming experience, worsened by linguistic barriers that lead to misunderstandings, arguments, and severe financial and emotional outcomes. To provide the best service to their…
A travel nurse is a professional registered nurse working on a contract basis. But what’s behind the world of working as a travel nurse? Most people at one point or another in their lives, dream with the idea of working and travelling the world all…
30 September is International Translation Day (ITD), the special day to honor translators around the world. September 30 is also Saint Jerome’s feast day. He is the patron saint of Encyclopedists, librarians and translators. Saint Jerome was the one who translated a major part of…
Updated 2023 More businesses are now reaching global audiences. In doing so, they make sure that their marketing campaigns are translated into different languages. This allows more people to appreciate the message of their campaign and eventually patronize their products or services. But a translation…
Updated 2023 Serving as translators and interpreters in a conflict zone is an extraordinary career choice for a linguist. It’s not easy to work in a high-risk environment and facilitate interaction while being vulnerable to attacks. The stress, threats and the constant fear of death,…
When it comes to working as a professional translator, one of the essential factors in your everyday life is how you choose to organize and manage your time. Now, you might be wondering, what does time has to do with translator motivation? We’ll explore that…
Globalization has indeed taken the world by storm, and there’s no evidence of it slowing down any time soon. In light of this fact, more companies and businesses are seeking to expand and take their goods and services outside the borders of the countries. With…
When it comes to important documents, business translations are of utmost importance and might mean the difference between a successful and a failed business deal. Minor mistakes in translations of legal documents can put your business at risk, which is why it is critical to…
When translating a title or headline, it’s important to keep the meaning intact while also making it sound natural in the target language. This can be a challenge, but one way to improve your translations is to get feedback from native speakers. User feedback can…
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Internet of Things”? Some people may have hearts about it, and some individuals don’t. If you’re like most people, your first thought is probably something like “a bunch of connected devices” or “the future.” But…
