When choosing a translation agency is the right choice
The translation agency versus freelance translator decision is an important one for any company that is in need of translation work. As money is a key issue for any business, some companies automatically lean towards a freelancer, thinking they will be the less expensive choice, but is that always the right choice? Advantages of translation […]
Questions to ask clients during the translation process
Translation projects are important and a part of the overall creation of useful content for companies. There are many problems though that may surface during such a project. One of the most important issue faced by a translator is the right understanding of specific terms. Many translators believe that it may be unprofessional to ask […]
Top trends in the translation industry
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text c_id=”.vc_1474653294123″]Looking back last year, 2015 was undoubtedly a period of prosperity for the translation industry and if facts are to be believed, the amount of business in this sector has recorded a growth of around 6.5 percent this year. In recent years, demand for translation industries has seen an upward trend. This is mainly […]
Hispanics in the United States – Stats and Facts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text c_id=”.vc_1474379335678″]56.6 million According to U.S Census Bureau, on July 1 2015, Hispanics constituted 17.6 percent of the US nation’s total population, making people of Hispanic origin the nation´s largest ethnic or race minority. The Hispanic population grew by 2.2% percent, rising 1.2 million between July 1 2014 and July 1 2015. This increase accounts […]
The Differences between Castilian Spanish and Latin American Spanish
Castilian Spanish – so named for its roots in the region of Castile – emerged from Spain’s many regional languages and dialects to become the primary language of the nation. Castilian Spanish was later brought to the New World through the colonization efforts of the Spanish, where the language enjoyed widespread adoption throughout the Americas. […]
British English versus American English
American English is the form of English used in the United States. British English is the form of English used in the United Kingdom and the rest of the British Isles. It includes all English dialects used within the British Isles. American English in its written form is standardized across the U.S. (and in schools […]
Spanish Language Characteristics. Spanish in the World.
Spanish is the most widely spoken of the Romance languages, both in terms of number of speakers and the number of countries in which it is the dominant language. Besides being spoken in Spain, it is the official language of all the South American countries except Brazil and Guyana, of the six republics of Central […]
How can you lower your translation costs?
Everybody who has ever needed to translate a document knows that translation costs can be expensive. There are several ways in which you can make your translation cheaper. In this article, we discuss tactics that can help you lower your quote by a good margin. All translation buyers can adhere to the following tips, and […]
Facts about the rapid growth of the Spanish language
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, Vice President of Spain, recently recalled the roots and history of the Spanish language. She noted the landmarks and influencers of the language that helped to grow Spanish around the world. Such ventures include the expeditions of Christopher Columbus and the philosophy of writers like Mario Vargas Llosa and Gabriel García […]
Calendar of translation events – April 2016
3-7 International Conference on Interpretation National Association for Interpretation. Wellington, New Zealand. 12 Translating from the Margins: The Challenges, Opportunities and Responsibilities of Working with ‘Under-Represented’ Languages. The London Book Fair. London, UK. 13-15 LocWorld Tokyo. Localization World, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan. 15-16 bp16. Csaba Bán. Prague, Czech Republic. 19-20 TAUS Industry Leader’s Forum. TAUS. Tokyo, […]
