May
11
2022
5 Things You Should Do to Win the Consumer Market in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the global financial hubs attracting companies and potential business giants worldwide. The region has the potential to provide immense support to businesses, especially in the engineering and technology sector. If you are a company that plans to expand in the UAE, there is a good chance of […]
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22
2022
Importance of Translation Services in the Wake of a Technological Revolution in Africa
Africa has been one of the most challenged continents with economic instability and human necessities over the past decades. This was the primary cause of underdevelopment in the area. However, with technological advancements, most parts of Africa have experienced modernization that helped bloom the economy. Technological advancements are vital for a nation’s success in today’s […]
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14
2022
Expanding Business to Europe: 5 Key Cultural Aspects
5 Important Cultural Aspects to Bear in Mind When Expanding to Europe Expanding into a new market requires thorough and functioning knowledge of the target market’s economic and political landscapes. However, a third equally important factor to consider is your target country’s culture. Europe is a continent brimming with rich, deep, and diverse cultures. Each […]
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07
2022
5 key factors to consider when choosing the best translation agency
5 important aspects you need to carefully consider when choosing a translation services provider for your business. Choosing a professional translation agency you’ll be able to trust fully with converting your corporate documents and materials into another language is almost like choosing a tailor. Often, it’s a life-long relationship. With time, the translation agency […]
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15
2022
The Dark Side Of Working As A Translator
5 things I wish someone told me before I started working as a translator… When I was just starting my career as a professional translator 5 or 6 years ago, I was filled with hope, enthusiasm and optimism. I thought to myself – here I am, about to do what I love and get paid […]
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04
2022
Can professional translation services help your business to expand into international markets?
When running a small and medium-sized business, also known as an SME, the opportunities for growth and expansion are almost limitless, especially in the times of technological growth and rapid globalisation. A carefully planned approach to development can bring some astonishing results in the long term. In fact, due to technological advances such as fast […]
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22
2022
Importance of Professional Translations for The African Market
5 Reasons Why Africa WILL Be a Key Global Market in The Next Decade The turn of the millennium has proven why downgrading Africa’s role in the global economy is both foolish and short-sighted. Believe it or not, the tide is turning in favour of this underestimated economy. In 2018, six out of the ten […]
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28
2022
What does ‘certified document translation’ actually mean?
What is a certified translation? At its core, a certified translation is any document that has been translated from one language to another by a professional and qualified linguist who has made reliable assurances that: They are fluent in both the original and new languages, and That the translation itself is accurate, complete, and sufficient […]
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11
2021
What to Consider When Choosing A Translation Agency
Deciding to acquire the services of a professional translation agency is perhaps one of the best decisions an organisation can make during their internationalisation process. Think about it: how can you ever hope to successfully expand into an international market if you can’t communicate with the potential customers in their native language? But with […]
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03
2021
What is Localisation…
…and why it is important for your business Although, due to Brexit as well as the coronavirus pandemic, last 18 months or so was an extremely challenging time for majority of organisations and businesses in the UK, with the economy now slowly stabilizing, more and more business owners are re-considering approaching new, foreign markets and […]
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10
2021
Linguists at war
Linguists at war – translating & interpreting in dangerous environments Often, when thinking about the work of a translator or an interpreter, people imagine a warm, cosy home-office with a hot cup of tea on the desk or a business meeting in a air-conditioned conference room. Let’s be honest, most of the time, that’s exactly […]
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06
2021
The Smeddum o Scots
You can follow Ashley on her on Twitter or by visiting her website here. Enjoy! The Smeddum o Scots Scots is the Germanic leid spak in Scotland. It is closely relatit tae English – baith developed fae the ae Anglo-Saxon ancestor leid – as weel as tae ither West Germanic leids, sic as German […]
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29
2021
Taking Your Business To Africa; Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Despite being the second largest continent in the world, Africa isn’t the first place that comes to mind when companies intend to expand their businesses. However, the region is worth exploring since it’s a hotbed for opportunities, especially for the tech sector. The World Bank reported the economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa to have risen […]
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01
2021
5 Things To Consider When Expanding Internationally
5 Things To Consider When Expanding Your Business Internationally Expanding your business into an overseas market is a difficult challenge, which requires a very precise and detailed plan, followed by a perfect execution, irrespective of how successful your organisation is on the home turf. Agencies specialising in providing professional translation services have a huge part […]
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27
2021
How important is the market’s culture when translating business content?
How important is culture when translating business content? When it comes to languages, a vast majority of the public doesn’t (unfortunately) spend their time questioning and contemplating factors which affect accuracy and reliability of the translation service. Nonetheless, and this is perhaps especially true within the corporate or business environment, it is highly likely that […]
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11
2021
The crucial elements of translating a marketing campaign
Approaching foreign markets? Here’s what you should know; With the growth of internet and other general technological advances, businesses today are able to trade with clients and partners based overseas much more freely than just 10 or 15 years ago. Nowadays, the world is a truly unified, global marketplace, where brands, organisations and clients are […]
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14
2021
2021: Key Trends in Translation Industry
6 Key Trends for the Translation Industry in 2021 The unpredictability of 2020 has directly affected several businesses, companies, and entire corporate sectors in the United Kingdom. Both Brexit as well as the world-wide pandemic truly impacted the way businesses operate and, in many cases, affected their revenues. Last January, the early forecasts for the […]
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11
2020
5 Gifts Every Translator Would Love This Christmas
Working as a translator is a truly wonderful career…difficult, stressful and complicated – yes, but wonderful (at least that’s the official version, if anybody asks.) Nonetheless, as the Christmas period is now just around the corner, most translators look forward to spending at least a few good days away from their workstations and with a […]
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18
2020
Why do world’s largest brands partner with translation agencies?
Why do world’s largest brands partner with translation agencies? The way in which businesses approach international markets have changed dramatically over the last decade or so. Just 10 or 15 years ago, a company would, generally speaking, approach each of their target markets using the same generic message and campaign, most of the time – […]
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17
2020
Certified Translation – What are the different types?
What are the different types of a certified translation? With a deeply globalized corporate world and the general ease of travel, professional translation of documents has been an important aspect of our everyday lives, both professional as well as personal, and a mainstream service for at least a few decades. Nonetheless, as world has come […]
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07
2020
Aspects to consider when translating legal documents
Translating legal documents – Aspects to consider The spectrum of understanding professional translation services among the general public is extremely wide. From believing that translation is nothing more than simply replacing words with words in another language to deeming the procedure extremely complicated and perhaps even daunting. Today however, translation agencies, such as ours, have […]
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14
2020
Can translation services really help your business grow?
Can professional translation services really help your business grow? Over the last decade or so, we were fortunate enough to have witnessed some genuinely exciting developments in technology. These changes affected not only our day to day and personal lives, but also strongly influenced the way organizations and companies conduct business. Today, thanks to technology, […]
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20
2020
7 tips for improving your productivity when working from home by people who ALWAYS work remotely
‘Being able to work from home’ has always ranked high in any rankings, which tried to identify and establish factors, that make-up a ‘dream job’. In fact, studies show, that the majority of people in the United Kingdom would be willing to take a small pay-cut, if it allowed them to work remotely at least […]
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18
2020
Translation industry in the shadow of a world pandemic – Are we ready?
Translation industry in the shadow of a world pandemic – Are we ready? The current situation is perhaps not only unprecedented for many people and businesses around the world, but it is also completely unforeseen. It’s often extremely difficult, if not impossible, to be fully prepared for the chaos of such scale – and although […]
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11
2020
How to choose the best translation agency; A simple guide
Choosing the best translation agency for your needs Translating your document and content can often be a challenging task, especially if you don’t have any previous experience in doing so, or a trusted translations provider who can guide you through the process. Although, on paper, translations appear to be a fairly straight-forward task, in reality, […]
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03
2019
8 Fastest growing economies in 2020
Fastest growing economies 2020 As today professional translation and language services are at the very forefront of international business, our agency works with several companies and organisations which prepare to venture into foreign markets. In a globalised world, where consumers favour campaigns tailored specifically for them, working directly with an expert translation agency can be […]
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25
2019
6 Greatest Fears Of A Translator
Whether we like it or not, the Halloween season is here: carving pumpkins, work parties and children demanding sweets whichever way we turn is just about everyone’s life now for the next week or so. Regardless of what you think of all this, someone, somewhere, at some point is very likely to ask you the […]
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05
2019
Top Law Firms in The UK
Top UK law firms Despite a looming Brexit and competition from the overseas players, legal sector in the United Kingdom remains relatively stable. In 2018, top UK law firms generated over £25Bn – a 9.5% increase compared to the previous year. This number is believed to rise again in 2019/20, notwithstanding the growing pressures mentioned […]
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29
2019
Are languages a vital part of localisation?
Localisation – the importance of languages In the recent years translation services have become an integral part of trade and business in a number of different sectors; from marketing to medicine, technology and law. Today, professional linguists are often considered vital within the planning and execution of international campaigns as they are able to […]
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07
2019
5 things translation students might not realise about the industry
Being a professional translator is a very specific career. It takes much more than just the linguistic knowledge, no matter how advanced, in order to be successful in this industry. Although each year a large number of students graduate from language related courses and hope to take the industry by storm, they are, too often, […]
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21
2019
En quoi créer un site multilingue aidera votre business ?
Dans le contexte actuel de mondialisation et avec l’évolution du numérique, les entreprises doivent s’adapter et aller au-delà de leurs marchés locaux, non seulement pour se développer, mais aussi pour survivre face à la saturation des marchés nationaux. De plus, la plupart des entreprises sont parfois obligées de traiter avec des partenaires, des clients ou encore […]
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12
2019
5 most wanted languages by the UK employers
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29
2019
5 Most Translated Languages
Which languages are in demand for translation? Despite a looming Brexit and political uncertainly being at its highest, the UK economy is doing surprisingly well, giving the circumstances. As the general economic atmosphere remains fairly positive, businesses and organisations continue to approach foreign markets and audiences with their products/services. Campaigns tailored specifically for the target […]
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27
2019
Differences between translators and interpreters
Translation and interpreting; although closely related language services, are rarely preformed by the same person. As translation focuses on conveying written text, interpreting covers the spoken word, and so the key difference lies in the medium, the contrast in skills required is so considerable that only few people can successfully perform both services at a […]
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28
2019
Business Outlook – Languages To Know In 2019
In the last 20 years or so, the way in which companies do business changed immensely. Advancements in technology and globalisation created an integrated global community, which consequently allowed businesses to trade internationally within seconds and easily acquire foreign customers and partners. Although the nature of business itself changed significantly, now allowing companies to approach […]
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16
2019
The real value of professional translations in the medical sector
Why accurate translations are so important In the United Kingdom, medical industry has truly enormous amounts of documents which require translating on a daily basis. The sheer volume can be overwhelming and costly. Yet, accurate translations provided by an accredited translation agency are quite often nothing short of critical. When medical documents are translated and […]
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06
2018
A language family tree
Minna Sundberg’s fantastic illustration shows the relationships and connections between languages. (click image to zoom in) More information about language translation services here.
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29
2018
Are Professional Translators Creative?
How Creative Does A Translator Really Have To Be? Providing language translation services isn’t usually associated with the creative sector. For many, an image of a linguist sitting at their desk with dictionaries open and translating material word-for-word is somewhat given. In a globalising world where companies approach different markets based on their local principals […]
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02
2018
Improve your company’s image with translation services
How Can Translation Services Improve Your Company’s Image? The image and reputation of a company has a massive impact on the public perception of a brand and consequently sales and revenue. In a competitive and globalized business climate, a positive branding and consumers perception of your business is the difference between success and failure. Businesses […]
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05
2018
5 Things To Consider When Translating Your Website
Marketing across international borders is an extremely difficult venture and it can be very costly if a business fails to cover all the aspects and prepare a detailed plan. Although it may not seem immediately vital, one of the key tasks to consider is translating your website into the native language of a market you […]
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19
2018
4 times translations affected history
Today, language translations are predominantly associated with the business world. In an era of globalisation and technology developments, companies and organisations are able to trade practically without any boarders, and so language often remains one of the main and most challenging obstacles. Nonetheless, translation in one form or another has been with us throughout […]
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31
2018
5 things I hate about being a translator
5 Things I Hate About Being A Translator What’s to hate about being a translator? You get to work from home, choose your own hours and get up when you like. You even get to cherry-pick projects and live your life by making a career from your language skills. Right? Well, yes, but…not quite. Whilst […]
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17
2018
5 Things To Consider When Choosing Your First Translations Supplier
What to look for in a translations supplier? For businesses which deal with international clients on a large scale, working with a professional translation agency specialising in business translations has a number of benefits. However, the translation industry is a highly competitive market. The growth in demand for expert translations in recent years has seen […]
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15
2018
Top 10 Fastest Growing Economies In 2018: Where To Expand?
10 Fastest Growing Economies In 2018: Where Should You Expand Your Business? As one of the leading translation and transcreation agencies in London, we see a number of companies preparing to venture into foreign markets. Needless to say, a high-quality translation is a prerequisite for succeeding overseas. You might also like: Fastest […]
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05
2018
The Future Of Translations
The Future Of Translations: Where Are We Heading As An Industry Imagine a world where language is translated as we speak. This is the future of translations, but not the future of language translation agencies. The influence of machine translation will inevitably have an impact on the future of translation agencies, but it will not […]
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04
2018
Linguists With A Mission: Interpreting In Difficult Conditions
How difficult can language interpreting really be? Acting as an interpreter is one of the hardest roles for a professional linguist to take on. Not only does the linguist need to be exceedingly knowledgeable in the languages and culture, but they also need to be an organised, quick thinker and have strong levels of concentration, […]
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17
2018
Expanding business internationally; 5 factors to consider
5 factors to consider when taking your company abroad There are many reasons for businesses to want to expand internationally with their brand and operate activities abroad, whether it is importing, exporting, investing or even outsourcing their services. Strictly from a business point of view, it can indeed be an extremely beneficial action to take; […]
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03
2018
Daily Challenges Faced By Translators
Mar
28
2018
Everything You Need To Know About Multilingual Social Media Campaigns
The Core Of Multilingual Social Media Campaigns Social media networks are an excellent marketing tool for building brand awareness and connecting directly with your customers. But when your customers come from various parts of the world and speak different languages, planning and managing a social media campaign can be very complicated. Bilingual customers accept that […]
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14
2018
Translating for SMEs & Large Corporations – What are the differences?
The developments in technology and widely available internet have globalised eCommerce and changed the way companies do business. Today, small and medium-sized organisations are joining larger, multinational corporations in the cross-border trading process on regular basis. As a result, translation service providers (TSPs) find a growing demand for their services and more opportunities arising within […]
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02
2018
Could You Translate These Idioms?
Being a professional translator often proves to be an extremely challenging profession. Stereotypically, many people assume that translators simply sit with a dictionary in front of them and always translate words literally, without a creative flare of any kind. And although, let’s be completely honest, sometimes we work with documents which indeed require just that, […]
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24
2018
How To Become A Professional Translator
Thinking about becoming a translator? A career as a professional translator is listed in the top ten professions right now. Globalisation, international business combined with the technological revolution has brought the global community into a centralised space and the need for translators is at a premium. Having said that, language translation is a highly competitive […]
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16
2018
When Translations Go Wrong…
Today, translation services are an integral part of the globalising world and an extremely important part of our lives, both the personal and professional. In fact, translation mistakes can be costly, not only financially, but in some cases, also physically. This is certainly the case in critical fields such as the medical profession, law or […]
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05
2018
4 Most Popular Translation Articles in 2017
Translation Services is an extremely demanding and fast-paced industry. Tight deadlines and work overload are unfortunately the everyday life for many. Often, being a professional translator means not having the time for simply taking a step back and relaxing. Nonetheless, when that time finally comes, many translators choose to read up on the current industry […]
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06
2017
Google Pixel Buds vs. Professional Interpreter
Google Pixel Buds vs. professional interpreters: Which is more accurate? In the recent months, there has been a lot of excitement in the media for Google’s new language device – Google Buds. The real-time translation tool would be a holy grail for frequent travellers and perhaps even the international business sector, nevertheless, alike any machine […]
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29
2017
How long should it take for an English speaker to learn different languages?
The FSI (Foreign Service Institute) which is U.S government’s main provider of foreign affairs training, including language translations, prepared an interesting map which describes the ‘Language difficulty rankings’. The research highlights how long it should take for a native English speaker to learn a language and what level of difficulty each language presents to them. […]
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10
2017
How to manage translation costs
What are the costs of professional translations and how to successfully manage them? Launching your business in front of an overseas audience does not have to overstretch your budget. Managing translation costs by organising and incorporating them into a sensible business plan will enable you to develop a marketing strategy and cradle your investment. The scope […]
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12
2017
5 things translators do, but won’t admit
Professional translators are an easy going bunch. We love what we do (well, most of the time) and pride ourselves in our craft, knowledge and abilities to build bridges between people and businesses. Still, even experienced professional translators aren’t perfect (although some may strongly disagree) and while we may never admit it, we too indeed […]
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21
2017
How Language Evolution Affected Translations
The Evolution of Language Translations Language translation can be extremely methodical and accurate in the modern age. In fact, with time, even machines are getting better at auto-translation. In the past however, communication between people speaking different languages was fraught with difficulty. Some things have not changed. For example, early European explorers travelling to far-flung lands […]
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16
2017
Quality Control in The Translation Process
Quality Control in The Translation Process In majority of cases, an accurate and reliable translation of documents can be critical. The quality assurance process adopted by a language translation agency handling the project is therefore a crucial factor in the quality of service they deliver, and consequently, the quality of your translation. In order […]
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28
2017
6 things to consider when choosing a translation supplier
Looking for a translation agency? Here’s what you must consider Due to globalisation, developments in technology, migration and international business expansion, the translation sector today is one of the fastest developing industries. Nowadays, it is easier than ever for businesses and organisations to approach foreign markets with their products and services and what even 10 […]
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17
2017
Are Machines Stealing Your Job: How AI Is Impacting The Translation Industry?
Should language translators be concerned about their future careers? With the increase in automated machine translation tools and the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, language translation agencies look set to replace linguists with technology. But that may not necessarily be the case. Whereas machine learning poses a threat to a growing number of industries, artificial […]
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03
2017
What does the future of the translation industry look like?
Future of translation services Technology is changing practically all aspects of the world at a phenomenal rate. And the translation industry is no exception. Up to now, digital technologies have gifted linguists unprecedented freedoms and language translation is featured in the best top ten careers. But what does the future hold for the language […]
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28
2017
How can translation services support a financial business?
In many cases, the financial sector revolves around numbers, rather than words. So, can translation services still play an important role within this fast paced industry? Certainly! Financial services, even now, during the political uncertainly, remain one of the strongest and fastest growing UK industries. Being able to smoothly communicate with people from around the […]
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19
2017
6 things you should know before dating a translator
We judge Going out on a romantic date to an Italian restaurant? Prepare yourself. As someone who provides professional translation services, we will go through the menu at least a couple of times, making you think we’re looking for something delicious to eat, but in fact – […]
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13
2016
Localisation vs. Translation – what’s the difference?
Website translation and localisation are often used so interchangeably, that the line between the two became somewhat blurred out for many. What’s even worse, many marketers and other professionals believe that the translation and localisation processes are exactly the same. While both of the processes, to an extent, share some similarities, it is essential […]
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28
2016
Are You Communicating Effectively With Your Target Market Overseas?
The internet is opening cross-border trading at an exponential rate. Yet problems arising from a neglect to acknowledge subtle differences in language and culture have detrimental consequences for international traders. There is a case in point that international audiences enthusiastically embrace brands and products they consider exotic or will give them bragging rights. But […]
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09
2016
How to increase your chances when contacting translation agencies
Before joining the team at a top translation agency in London – Translation Services 24 as a project manager, I have worked as a professional freelance translator for many, many years. Today, I am fortunate enough to be able to interact with other such professionals on daily basis, now sitting on the other side […]
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27
2016
Why You Need Translated Subtitles in Your Video Ads
Video marketing stats are going through the roof. Ad revenues from promotional videos are expected to hit around $5bn this year according to BI Intelligence. Yet marketers are making one fundamental mistake: They are not including subtitles in video ads. The production of promotional videos is gaining traction year-on-year. Ranked among the fastest growing industries […]
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13
2016
5 Digital Marketing Tips for Freelance Translators
Some things never change; and so whether you’re just a rookie translator at the beginning of your great language journey, or an experienced old-timer with years of professional translating behind your belt, in order to get potential clients, you’ll have to approach them and market yourself to translation agencies. I’ve been working for Translation […]
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20
2016
Do you need an expert to translate medical documents?
With over 244 million international migrants living around the world today and the recent worldwide outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) there is a rapidly growing need for certified translation services and medical records and other medical documents to be professionally translated. It is important that health care professionals communicate effectively in order to treat […]
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15
2016
Will Translation Machines Replace Linguists?
There is no doubt technology has changed our lives and careers. And the development of machine learning technologies has the capacity to continue improving how we live. But could the development of machine learning (ML) come at the expense of human labour? The vast community of global translators can already feel digital breath on the […]
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03
2016
Is Being Proficient In Two Languages Enough To Do Legal Translations?
The world of professional translation services is very complex and involves numerous skills. It is not only about taking text written in one language and transferring it into another. It goes beyond that. So being proficient in two languages is not enough for specialised translations, and this includes legal translations. The translation of legal […]
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24
2016
Is translating marketing material essential?
Marketing and Translation – What are the challenges? If you want your business to succeed, it is crucial that your product or service is made known to potential customers or buyers, and one of the most effective ways to achieve this is by having an excellent marketing strategy. The term marketing refers to different activities […]
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19
2016
Is Technology Replacing Translators?
How technology affects the translation industry Over the past years, the demand for translations services has increased considerably. Business globalisation can be considered the main reason behind this phenomenon, as it has increased the opportunities for international trade and opened new markets for many different types of businesses on every corner of the world. In […]
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16
2016
MEP’s Told to Stop Speaking English in European Parliament
English has become the default language for business and statesman. But that didn’t stop the speaker of the European Parliament telling multi-lingual politicians to stick to their mother tongues. There are 24 official languages spoken in the European Parliament, but the majority of Members opt to switch to English as it is the most widely […]
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14
2016
6 New Year’s Resolutions of a Translator
As we now see all the pretty lights and tinsels being taken down from trees and houses, we finally come to realise that the festive season is over for good. While it’s getting colder every day, the good old days when we just wore our pyjamas all day long, drank hot chocolate and watched ‘Home […]
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27
2015
6 things that get on a translator’s nerves
We, translators, like to consider ourselves an easy going bunch. Each of us coming from a different background, country and experiences found that translating is perhaps the only job we see ourselves doing and actually enjoying. Although majority of us feels like giving up at least once a day, are sleep deprived and pretty much […]
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24
2015
The evolution of translator’s desk
As translators, each and every one of us loves the fact that we are able to work from the comfort of our own home, pretty much everyday. We all have that special corner where the ‘magic’ happens. Although we don’t think about it much, can you imagine (remember) what the life of a translator looked […]
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18
2015
5 Funny Google translate results
We all know it – machine translations will never be able to replace human translators or professional translation agencies. They are however, even in 2018, extremely generous when it comes to giving us reasons to giggle. Sure, Google is a truly fantastic tool when it comes to communicating with friends or family, but for […]
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16
2015
5 Things you should NEVER say to a translator
We all know that poking a lion with a stick isn’t the best of ideas. Similarly, saying certain things to a professional translator can also be extremely dangerous and can result in serious trauma, injuries or even being cursed in an unfamiliar language. In order to protect you from those types of unpleasant situations, here are 5 […]
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29
2015
Machine Translation Systems Can’t Replace Me
The machine translation industry is advancing at a quick rate, yet such innovations never fail to fall short of criticism. The idea of having effective translations are proving to be an attractive prospect to some. But for a translator like myself, this idea isn’t as favourable. There is no doubt that machine translation technologies have […]
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30
2015
Working as a Translator-Why I love my job
There are going to be people who will look at the title of this post and question what is it that I love about working as a translator. I can just hear the usual “isn’t your job repetitive?”, “do you ever leave your house?” or “do you have a social life?” Yes, well, I do […]
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09
2015
Do you REALLY need professional translation services?
High quality, accurate translation and localisation of marketing material, such as websites is perhaps one of the most important and vital measures a business must take in order to successfully reach and obtain new customers in foreign markets. In today’s globalised world, where internet rules our lives, both professional and personal, and where over 20% people […]
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02
2015
Translation; the different approaches
The process of converting written communication from one language to another whilst maintaining the original message in the source file is commonly referred to as translation. Translation agencies are in demand today due to increased globalization. The need for officially certified translation services is higher than ever before. Growth in cross cultural communication aided by effective […]
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27
2015
Languages of the future in business and the translation industry
For years, the English language was sufficient enough to get you around in the world of business. Today however, it is estimated that half of the world’s population is bilingual pushing language trends in business in a new direction. These trends are very much determined by shifts in society, because a language which is in […]
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19
2015
Languages of the future & their destinations
Does establishing the languages of the future implies simply listing the world’s most spoken languages? The answer would be yes and no. Having a first-hand experience working for a translation agency in London, I would say yes, for the reason that a language which is widely spoken suggests that it is valuable in many aspects such […]
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10
2015
Culture of India
India is one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Here, at Translation Services London, we see a clear growth of customers who wish to approach the Indian market with their products and services. Nevertheless, with 28 states and 7 union territories, 325 languages with 1,652 dialects and with 18 official languages, India […]
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27
2015
Culture and Communication
Culture and communication is by far one of the most talked about features in translating languages. Language can tell a lot about a person and how they communicate to others. It is often a tendency in many people to judge others by their own standards, from their own viewpoint and perspective. Communication can therefore be […]
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12
2015
Advanced Technology Equals Advanced Translation Services
To date, the technologies industry is growing faster than it has ever done in previous years. Think about phones. While the landline version took 137 years to reach 1.14 billion users, the mobile phone took only 30 years to reach more than 6 billion users, and not too out of topic, Facebook only needed 8 […]
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06
2015
Building up Translation Services: Why English rules the World
The supremacy of English in science, culture and politics is overwhelming. There are many reasons for this dominance – for instance the tolerance of the speakers. In the Musical “My Fair Lady” Professor Henry Higgings indignantly talks about the “cold blooded murder of the english language”. The culprits are the Scots, the Irish, the Welsh […]
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03
2015
If size of countries reflected their populations!
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30
2015
The Role of Translation Services in Today’s International Market
International companies derive two-thirds of their revenue from foreign markets, which is why skilled translation services have never been more important to international business than they are today English is often referred to as the international language of the business world, but many companies are unwilling to give up their native languages for business purposes. […]
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23
2015
The giant of Africa
Nigeria, or “the giant of Africa”, with its 170.123.740 people, is the most populated nation in Africa. Working and doing business here might not be as easy as it could be in less populated countries Malta or Aruba. After being colonized by the British and gaining its independence in the 60’s, the country has been […]
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16
2015
An Insight into the Polish culture
Polish culture is full of rich history and traditions . The following article highlights the main aspects of the polish culture. If you need any furture advice on polish culture or would like to use our Polish translation services then do not hesitate to get in touch with us. Polish people are much more straightforward […]
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06
2015
From Wearable to Digestible Technology
If you think the idea of wearable technology is still hard to swallow, well, you might find yourself actually swallowing one of them in the near future, literally. Weeks ago the buzz and fuss was on the Google Glass, health monitoring wristbands and such. What we missed out on was a very different offering from […]
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23
2014
The Importance of Speaking the Local Language When Abroad
If you plan to go abroad, or if you have been abroad before, then you’ll understand the importance of trying to speak the local language. You may find that there are many English speaking residents at your place of stay; especially if you are going to a highly populated tourist area this doesn’t mean that […]
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