The Difference Between Translators & Interpreters

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The Difference Between Translators & Interpreters

By: Alison On: August 13, 2019 In: Interpreting, Translation Comments: 2

Both translating and interpreting aim to communicate across languages, but being proficient at one doesn't necessarily mean you're proficient at the other.

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When Is Sign Language Interpreting Required By Law?

By: Alison On: July 24, 2019 In: Interpreting, Medical Comments: 100

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 established a series of measures to prohibit instances of discrimination because of a person's disability. The ADA requires that the communication needs of hard of hearing and deaf persons are met, and this frequently demands the use of an ASL interpreter.

Is Your Chinese Translation Traditional or Simplified?

By: Alison On: July 3, 2019 In: Languages, Translation Comments: 0

These two writing systems are related but not interchangeable, so you need to make sure the proper one is utilized. By doing so, you can receive the best translation possible from a translator well-versed in the appropriate type of Chinese script.

How to Make a Great Documentary Narration

By: Alison On: June 12, 2019 In: Voiceovers Comments: 3

No matter what the topic of the documentary, there are three things to remember to make a great documentary voiceover.

3 Keys to a Successful International Email Marketing Campaign

By: Alison On: May 28, 2019 In: Advertising & Marketing, Localization, Translation Comments: 0

There is an enormous amount of small, but very significant details that go into launching an international email campaign. When translating and adopting your emails, you'll need to factor in language, culture, and geographic location.

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3 Rules to a Great Commercial Voiceover

By: Alison On: May 21, 2019 In: Voiceovers Comments: 0

The characteristics that make for a great commercial voiceover are simple: be clear and lively, convey friendliness while sounding authoritative, and be (reasonably) excited.

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How Consecutive Interpreting Affects Your Meetings

By: Alison On: April 30, 2019 In: Conferences, Human Resources, Interpreting Comments: 0

If consecutive interpreting is a part of your next meeting, it's important to take certain factors into account in order to help the meeting run smoothly with minimal interruption.

Hiragana, Katakana, & Kanji: 3 Alphabets, 1 Language

By: Alison On: April 17, 2019 In: Languages Comments: 39

The Japanese language relies on not one but three different alphabets -- hiragana, katakana and kanji -- which are differentiated both by their distinct appearances and what they are used for.

Types of Sign Language and Their Development

By: Alison On: April 9, 2019 In: Interpreting, Languages Comments: 3

Just like spoken languages, sign languages differ significantly from one geographic region to the next, and they are rarely mutually intelligible. Read on to find out more about some of the different types of sign language and how they developed.