The 8 Most Common Language Myths
Language is an essential aspect of human communication and plays a crucial role in shaping our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. However, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding language that have persisted over time. In this article, we’ll debunk the 8 most common language myths. Understanding these misconceptions is important prior to moving from a “single language market” to markets in other countries.
Globalization, Cultural Awareness, Translations, and AI
A discussion of globalization, cultural awareness, the translation process, and the use of artificial intelligence in translations.
The Management of Terminology in Translations
A company-approved glossary or list of terminology is crucial for products and processes. Equivalent terms in all target languages should also be established. Proper terminology management is essential in a professional localization/translation process to ensure consistent language usage in organizational content. This article discusses the keys to m managing terminology in English as well as the best practices for terminology management in translation.
What is Terminology in Translation?
Terminology in translation is the use of specialized language and words that are used in a particular subject or context. It is critically important for a translator to have a deep understanding of the subject matter, and to have a working knowledge of the terminology used, to accurately convey the meaning of the source text into another language. This article discusses how to compile, store, and share terminology for translations and goes over the sizable benefits.
Machine Translation and the Human in the Loop
Translation apps, a particular form of machine translation, have become a vital tool for many people who need to communicate across language barriers. For travelers and everyday citizens, these apps allow for quick and easy communication, making international...
The 4 Things Global Companies Must Understand About Translations
How do you successfully communicate with a global audience? How do you create effective business translations that clearly convey your message? First and foremost, you must understand your audience and form strong connections. The 4 essential factors we discuss in this article can help entrepreneurs when they are expanding their business overseas.
Is a PDF Enough for a Translation?
Clients will often send us PDF documents to translate. They understand that PDFs are relatively secure, yet frequently imagine that the file format provides an easy way to exchange information. In reality, however, it’s the equivalent of giving us an image and asking...
Words and Phrases that do not Translate Part 2
There are 7,151 living languages spoken in the world today. In the English language, alone, there are 171,476 words in current use, and close to a million words in total. Most English speakers will use between 20,000 and 30,000 regularly. You would think that with that many, we would have a word for everything. But that’s not true. In our last blog, we discussed words and phrases that have no direct translation into English. (There are quite a number!) In this article, we’ll follow up with more about those words, and touch some more on loan words.
Words and Phrases that do not Translate Part 1
f you’ve learned a foreign language (or several), or just taken high school Spanish, French or German, you’ve come across words that just don’t have an exact translation.
Professionals like those at TrueLanguage are adept at creating precise translations for legal documents, e-learning materials, business documentation, or websites. They know that there are words and phrases for which no exact translation exists, and their job is to know the appropriate words or phrases that can convey the original intent. That skill takes deep knowledge and experience.
Global Team Coordination
Global team coordination across different countries, time zones, and languages involves numerous challenges and benefits. Here are some best-practice tips.
