Translation and Language Industry Observations
Translation and Language Industry Observations
Professional linguists and students of languages can choose from various career paths. Two of the mainstream occupations chosen by linguists are in the fields of interpretation and translation. What is a Linguist? A linguist is a person who studies or has studied language. But this is a very broad definition as there are many kinds …
Machine Translation Post-editing (MTPE or PE) is an innovative way of correcting machine translation output. However, in spite of its simple definition, PE can still be unclear when attempted. But why? The truth is, PE comes in different forms, which can only complicate things if you don’t know where to start. Plus, there doesn’t seem …
Knowing a second language makes your resume more impressive and opens doors to a wide variety of jobs. If you want a career in business, foreign relations, diplomacy, or the military, being proficient in a language other than English can help get you there. Writing and translation jobs also favor those who are bilingual. These …
The effect of the 2020 pandemic has created a significant setback for a lot of businesses. From the onset of the COVID19 crisis, the NFIB showed 92% of small business owners suffering adverse effects. But, small businesses are not the only ones who have suffered some form of setback from the pandemic. A briefing from …
The Covid-19 pandemic in Lebanon is a crisis within a crisis. It occurred amidst a broader socio-economic meltdown that has shaken the country in recent months. This has affected all sectors, including the translation industry. Although the translation sector was already not in its prime, it was doing quite well compared to other industries during …
The coronavirus has displaced and disrupted many usual medical practices. More than ever, the need for adaptive medical treatment that can reach anyone regardless of their situation or spoken language has proven its importance in the face of a global pandemic. The impact of the coronavirus on medical interpretation and translation, of both face-to-face and …
GTS Steps In to Fill Void Left by rev.com Online transcription startup rev in April 2020 discontinued its services for document translation. According to localization industry consulting firm Slator, rev’s exit from the online document translation services market was due to a dispute over pay rates with their pool of translators. When rev decided to …
How Can Localization Help Your Amazon Business Taking your Amazon business into international waters can take you to the next level. Especially since the projected global sales for 2020 comes out to a predicted $3.9 trillion. Consumers value businesses that are customer-centric. Speaking in the language of your audience will show them that you are …
If you grew up watching Dragon Ball Z or Naruto, or if you simply have a life-long infatuation with Japanese culture, you’ve probably thought about trying to learn the language. If you’ve spent any time trying to get started, you’ve probably been overwhelmed with the sheer amount of stuff you have to learn. Since the …
It’s an unusually scary time for small enterprises because COVID-19 has disrupted operations worldwide. Every business has reacted differently to the crisis; some have suspended their business temporarily while others have transitioned to remote work until further notice. Although everyone is trying to do their part in limiting the spread of the virus, the fear …
Have you ever tried to build a semantic core for a site at least once in your lifetime? Or create a competent content strategy? If the answer is yes, then you probably know how difficult it is, and how much information you need to process and take into account to get the right result. This …
The COVID-19 pandemic has already taken the lives of over 5.6 Million people out of nearly 366 Million confirmed cases of the deadly virus worldwide. So it should come as no surprise that the entire pharmaceutical and healthcare industry is desperately trying to develop a cure, like a vaccine, or at least a drug that …
Online reviews can have a big impact on shops, restaurants, hotels, service providers, and other businesses. According to recent studies of consumer habits, 9 out of 10 customers won’t enter an establishment without looking at internet ratings. Most people believe the information in these reviews. Consequently, it’s important to understand why customers write them. This …