Are You Looking For A Translator? Five Misconceptions You Should Avoid
It is a common belief to assume that having a sound knowledge of a second language is enough to become a translator. In fact, some people think no other skill is required to translate any kind of document. As a result, many people tend to downplay the value and effort of these language experts. In […]
`Mina´: One of the Most Popular Words in Lunfardo
If you ever spend a couple of days in Buenos Aires or Montevideo, there are great chances that you will hear at least once the word mina in a conversation and, needless to say, without referring to any kind of military device or to the place where precious metals are extracted. What kind of mina […]
How to Identify a Good Translation
Many people mistakenly believe that being bilingual is all it takes to offer a good translation. As a result, people often ask a friend or relative who has studied a foreign language for four or five years in High School to translate a document for them. However, translating can be considered an art and it […]
Translation Services Across Different Industries
Globalization, transnational business organizations and employees working across different countries have made translation services almost a must-have for companies all over the world. In fact, many of them would not be able to function properly if it weren’t for the valuable job that in- house or freelance translators or hired translation agencies do for them. […]
Everyday Life of a Freelance Translator: Are you Ready?
It is a common belief that freelance translators have more fun than those that spend eight hours a day working in a translation agency. From being able to take a short nap to not having to see the grumpy face of a boss, there are hundreds of reasons that contribute to build the idea that […]
Getting Started as a Translator: Jobs you Can’t Miss
The demand for freelance translator jobs has increased dramatically over the last years. That is not surprising at all: in a globalized world cross cultural interactions require people confident and proficient in more than one language, with a passion to communicate and convey ideas accurately from one language to the other. Even though multilingual people […]
The Benefits of Specialization for Translators
In a highly competitive job market, the greater your skillset, the greater your chances are of obtaining employment. This idea holds true for translators today. Specialization is one way for translators to gain an edge on their area of expertise. While the benefits of specialization are ample, translators in obscure languages like Swahili, Tamil, or […]
Unveiling the origins of the word “tango”
There is no doubt at all that Argentina, and especially the city of Buenos Aires, are immediately identified with the tango. Since the 1920’s, the tango has been considered one of the most popular and sensual dances in the world and, as years go by, passion for it has grown not only in the River […]
Is Latino Unemployment in the US really on the decrease?
Last week, the US employment report was rolled out and, on the surface, the figures look good for the Latino community living in the US. The report documents a 0.2% drop in Latino unemployment in the past month. The figure has dropped from 9.2% in March 2013 to 9.0% in April 2013, but the data […]
Modern innovation revitalizes endangered language
Recent technology has proven useful to language acquisition in many ways. Whether it’s practicing speaking with target language natives via Skype or reviewing vocabulary with one of the myriad smartphone language apps, the various innovations have diversified and streamlined the learning process. For some, though, such technologies have even deeper potential. Many Native American […]
