Reading time: 5 mins Our previous article covered the basics of interpreting - from what it is, how it differs from translation, to how an interpreter prepares for the job. In it, we only briefly mentioned today’s topic: the types of interpreting and their use cases. So let us dive in and explore how you [...]
Reading time: 4 mins On this blog, we have dedicated several articles to the many types of written translation, including subtitling, transcreation, and certified translations, but have not yet delved deeper into the wonderful world of interpreting. This changes now, as we answer the most frequent questions about this unique profession. What is interpreting and [...]
Reading time: 6 mins Translating clinical trial documentation is a complex task that requires a deep understanding of the subject matter and the target audience. The process involves translating patient-facing materials, such as informed consent forms and instructions for patients and carers, as well as healthcare provider-facing documentation, such as clinical trial protocols. To ensure [...]
Reading time 4 mins In our previous article, we explained the main differences between text improvement services to help you make an informed decision that best fits your needs. Even though all of these services can stand alone, they are in many cases bundled with a translation service. As the end result and price, will [...]
Reading time: 4 mins Just as tiling contractors can surely tell the difference between furan and epoxy grouts or tailors know how a cross stitch differs from a slip stitch, in the language service industry we can differentiate between various text- and language-related services in our sleep. As with any professional, it is our job [...]
Reading time: 6 mins In the modern world, very few jobs exist that do not require the use of a computer and in many cases industry-specific software. Most of these programs rely on a native document format, tailored to that specific tool. Some of these formats work fairly well with a range of computer programs, [...]
Reading time: 6 mins Translating with the target reader in mind is never simple. Not only does the translator need to transfer the meaning of the source text to the target language correctly, they also need to “hit” the target register just right. In short: the right message needs to be communicated in the right [...]
Reading time: 6 mins In recent years, the drive to automate as many processes as possible, using rapidly-developing technology and artificial intelligence, has led to many breakthroughs. Machine translation (MT) is surely one of them. Last month, we briefly explained what machine translation is, how it works, and which tools are the best and most [...]
Reading time: 7 mins Machine translation was not so popular a decade ago, with the quality of translations it produced ranging from questionable to disastrous. But times have changed and the technology has improved markedly over the years. With the recent development of deep learning, new and more powerful tools have emerged, while existing tools [...]
Reading time: 4 min In our previous article we discussed the basics of certified translations: what they are, how we prepare them and when you might need them. Still, there are times when the document you wish to have translated may not be as straightforward and contain a few peculiarities. Over the years we have [...]
