Translation and Language Industry Observations
Translation and Language Industry Observations
By David Grunwald Is your translator or translation agency translating your material from scratch or are they using machine translation in their workflow? I contend that many or even most professional translators are using machine translation (e.g., Google Translate) in their work. But they will never tell their customers about it. Because if they do, …
Firefox Translations provides automated translation of web content. Unlike cloud-based alternatives, translation is done locally, on the client-side, so that the text being translated does not leave your machine (Firefox website). Do you use Google Translate, DeepL or other online translation tools? Hundreds of millions of people use online Machine Translation (MT) every day. If …
by Gloria Martinez Business technology changes constantly, and it no longer benefits large companies only. Small and mid-size businesses can benefit from technological innovation as well. Research cited by Yale University shows that small, established businesses offer the experience that benefits innovation. 1. Use Cloud Computing If you are not already a cloud-based business, this …
In the world of translation, quality is paramount. Because a poor translation can have disastrous results. For example, if a medical doctor uses a medical device incorrectly. Or, if a drug is administered in the wrong way. Or if a technician uses electricity in the wrong way. A poor translation can have fatal consequences or …
by Rachel Perez There are many paths to take when learning another language. From apps to tutors to simply watching foreign films, everyone learns differently. What’s important is to find a way that works for you. Learning another language has several benefits. For instance, there are over 400 million Spanish speakers across the world. Think …
by Maliha Tasneem When you own an eCommerce business, you need to do everything in your power to reach as many people as possible. And to reach a large audience, you must make your website accessible to everyone. People tend to spend time and buy products from websites that are in their own languages. However, …
Among all of the recent bad economic data in the US like rising gas/food prices, inflation and the bear stock market – there is one bright spot. The US dollar has achieved parity with the Euro. You don’t have to be an economist to realize that goods and services which are sourced from some European …
Metaverse is a compound term made from the words Meta (or Beyond) and Universe. The term first appears in Neil Stevenson’s Sci-Fi novel Snow Crash (1992) and has since been adopted by the tech industry. It refers to a theoretical, futuristic vision of the Internet as a place where people will spend their time in …
I recently imported a vehicle from Italy to the US, and in order to get it registered in the USA, I need the Italian title and bill of sale translated to English. There are then two documents for the Georgia state government that certify the content of those translated documents. We often receive these kinds …
by Jason Park Online retail sales in South Korea have hit an all-time high, and are expected to continue growing over the next few years. If you want to get into this market, you may be wondering how to start an online business in South Korea. Starting an online business in South Korea is a …
by Gloria Martinez There are many web-based projects that can be difficult for small business owners to handle on their own. This includes managing online marketing or engaging with customers via social media. However, there are tools available that can help make life easier for you as a business owner, especially if you have other …
Spelling mistakes, also referred to as typographical errors (typos), are a fact of life. You can even find them in top online publications like the New York Times. You can even find them in hardcover novels from the biggest publishers. There is no way to eradicate them altogether, but we should strive to keep them …
By Wojciech Wołoszyk Some law firms have in-house translation departments to deal with multilingual services. However, most law firms do not have internal translation teams and must rely on external resources. Given the high costs of translation services for legal documents and the time constraints which are always present in the legal field, the temptation …