What do we do with a client’s feedback?
Many times, after delivering a job, the client makes comments. On some occasions, it is to thank and congratulate us for our work; but in
April 4, 2018
Soy Aprendiendo Español
For many years I have met many friends from different countries who have been interested in studying Spanish as a foreign language, both in their
March 29, 2018
7-Step Guide to Legal Translations
In the world of translations, legal texts are certainly a special topic, not only because of the complexity of their vocabulary and the sensitivity and
March 9, 2018
A Presidential Challenge
Translating and interpreting for the President of the United States has always been a challenging undertaking. The current administration is no exception. First of all,
March 8, 2018
Ten Untranslatable Feelings
In most Western countries, Saint Valentine’s day is celebrated on February 14. In honor of this celebration, which is becoming increasingly popular, we will see
February 19, 2018
Madlibs no More
One of the greatest challenges a translator must face are passages out of context. Without reference materials and context, a quality translation may be completely
February 17, 2018
I Don’t Know What to do With my Words…
The trouble with first impressions is that they tend to stick around and settle down. So it’s imperative we take special care when meeting someone
February 15, 2018
What Exactly is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a learning disability derived from a neurological developmental disorder. Persons with dyslexia do not necessarily manifest any physical, psychological nor sociocultural disorders. They
January 26, 2018
Are Flemish and Dutch One and the Same?
When I decided to study Dutch, I did not imagine there would be so many different variations of this language. In fact, I thought that
January 12, 2018
Sorting out the Translation Industry’s Mumble Jumble
100 years after WWI, a time when most countries began instituting industrial standards, and 70 years after the creation of the ISO, standards are something
May 23, 2017
Sudden Changes in Information Density
Information density, as awkward as it sounds, is a term accepted by the academic community to describe how much information can be encoded in the
May 1, 2017
I’ve got the World on a String, Wrapped Around my Window
Have you ever stopped to think about how the text you read on a computer screen is displayed? Probably not. You probably have more pressing
April 10, 2017
