Reading time: 3 min September is not just about waving goodbye to summer and diving into new projects; it is also the time when many children head back to school, ready to discover the alphabet or a foreign language for the first time. It is therefore quite fitting that September is packed with three [...]
Reading time: 5 min If you watched this year’s Eurovision Song Contest or at least glanced at the news about the winner, you might have noticed something interesting in the language used by the commentators of the show or your local media. The winning participating country was Switzerland with the song “The Code” performed [...]
Reading time: 5 min If you are a regular reader of our blogs on medical/pharmaceutical topics, then you know our mantra: medical translation is not merely about converting words. It is an intricate dance between languages and cultures. We have already discussed how marketing texts within the pharmaceutical industry warrant special attention and translation [...]
Čas branja: 4 min In the intricate mosaic of language services, the translation of legal documents stands out as a particularly demanding and nuanced discipline. In one of our recent articles, we explored the rich world of translating tourist texts, where eye-catching slogans, unique wordplay and a hefty dose of creativity reign supreme. Legal [...]
Reading time: 4 mins If you look back at your last holiday trip, do you remember what drew you to it? Perhaps it was breath-taking photos of its scenery, rich culture, pleasant climate or friends’ recommendation. Whatever it was that motivated you to pack your bags and explore a new part of the world, [...]
Reading time: 5 mins Placing an order for a service you may not be familiar with can be daunting. If you give incomplete information, it can take time until your language service provider (LSP) have everything they need and can complete your request to your satisfaction. To make the translation process less time-consuming and [...]
Reading time: 3 mins Entering a new market or expanding to a different demographic is an important move for a medical and pharmaceutical company. It is more than understanding the market or creating the right product; it is about communicating effectively and answering the question: “How can we ensure our messages resonate with the [...]
Reading time: 4 mins December is here once again - for many, this is one of the most anticipated times of the year, full of warmth, hope, and the company of loved ones. Can’t you already smell the freshly baked biscuits and hear the crackling fireplaces? You may already be planning your Christmas dinner [...]
Reading time: 5 mins You may find the titular question somewhat redundant – is Christopher Columbus’ name not… Christopher Columbus? The answer is yes and no, and the question opens up a broader discussion on translating proper names. We will explore this topic with numerous examples that may help you with dilemmas in English [...]
Reading time: 4 mins You are on a tight deadline and you have a load of documents that need translating. You quickly jot down some text in your native language or maybe even English, though it is not your first language. Hold on a second! Have you considered how ambiguous phrases could get lost [...]
