How to Lose a Language in Three Generations
I usually don’t include personal references in my blog entries. I try to keep allusions to my own life or my experience both as speaker
October 9, 2015
Sports as an Area of Expertise for Translators
As students of translation and even as professionals in the field, we often wonder what our next business step will be. Therefore, in this article
October 2, 2015
Although It May Not Seem like It… That’s a Language!
As project managers, we are used to receiving requests for translations to and from many languages. The most popular include English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, French
September 24, 2015
A Look at Translating Video Games, Comics and Movies
As mentioned in previous posts, comics, video games, gaming consoles and mobile games and apps have long since evolved from being for kids and teens only.
September 4, 2015
What Language Do Minions Speak?
This year’s promising film, Minions, has premiered in theaters in several countries. The film by the production company Illumination Entertainment has been a huge box
August 26, 2015
Translation and Adaptation
When communicating a message to a listener or reader whose mother tongue is not the same as our own, especially when that person does not
August 12, 2015
Is Localization Important in the Culinary World?
As we saw in the post, “Translator Problems I: How to Translate Food,” translating the language of food is one the many difficulties faced by
July 29, 2015
What to Keep in Mind when Translating and Localizing into Latin American Spanish
When translating texts to be used in Latin America, we must keep in mind the subtle differences that exist from country to country with respect
July 22, 2015
Common Challenges Faced when Captioning/Subtitling
One of the areas in which translators are most visible within the localization industry is captioning/subtitling. This is in part driven by the global nature
June 22, 2015
What Are the Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn?
It is estimated that in United States, around just 18% of the population can speak a second language. Compared to the estimated 54% percent of
June 10, 2015
How Should Communication Be Facilitated in the Translation Industry?
Good communication is vital to the success of any company in any industry, especially in today’s globalized world. Additionally, it is the role of the
May 11, 2015
The Differing Roles of the Translator and the Editor
In every good translation there are at least two key steps involved in producing a high-quality finished product: translation and editing. Generally, these two steps
April 20, 2015
