The Machine Translation Debate
Although computer scientists have toiled for decades to produce machine translation comparable to that rendered by humans, they have yet to succeed. In critical moments when human translation or interpretation is simply not an option due to logistical constraints (e.g. rescue efforts during the recent earthquake in Haiti), machine translation can be a literal lifesaver; […]
Accent Reduction Techniques
Though many learn to express themselves quite masterfully in a foreign language, most speakers of a language other than their mother tongue can still be easily identified by their accent. Most of the time, an accent poses no problems in terms of intelligibility; indeed, many people find foreign accents charming. However, if your accent interferes […]
Studies Reveal Inadequacies in Marketing to the Latino Demographic
Although the Latino market in the United States continues to grow exponentially, many marketers have yet to effectively learn how to tap into this key demographic. With Hispanic spending power approaching the $1 trillion mark, it’s hard to believe that retailers aren’t working more aggressively to capture the attention of this influential segment; however, the […]
Borges as Translator
As one of Argentina’s most famed writers, Jorge Luis Borges produced numerous original works of fiction, poetry, and essays; however, a lesser-known fact is that Borges also made significant contributions to literature through his work as a translator. Borges’ paternal grandmother was English, and he grew up in Buenos Aires speaking both Spanish and English […]
