The Origins of American English
As is well known, there are many differences between British and American English, especially when it comes to spelling. However, few people know why this
February 5, 2014
A History of Writing and Letters
When we start school as children, we are taught how to write. As a translator, I find it interesting to investigate where letters and forms
January 29, 2014
My Birthday Word
About a month ago, the directors of the Oxford English Dictionary announced their choice for the word of the year: selfie. This neologism, coined to
January 22, 2014
What Should We Keep in Mind When Interpreting?
When we must complete an interpretation job, it is essential, first and foremost, that we consult with the client or the person/company hiring our interpretation
January 15, 2014
Online Spanish Neologisms Word Bank
It is no coincidence the title of this post contains a neologism in Spanish (the word “online”); in fact, the word is the heading to
January 8, 2014
When Should We Consult with the Client?
Sometimes us project managers will have some questions regarding the work we are doing. Each client is different, and the situations and relationships with each
January 1, 2014
What Are Glossaries Used For?
All global and multinational companies will at some point face the need to translate their material into another language; these procedures can end up being critical
December 18, 2013
How Are Word Counts Calculated for Websites?
In recent posts, we went over some issues to keep in mind when calculating word counts for quoting a translation project. Here we will discuss
December 11, 2013
Why Use Translation Software?
Many large companies around the world have a lot of products or services to offer in different markets. Often times, the content depicting these products
December 4, 2013
How Are Word Counts Calculated for Complex Documents?
A few days ago we presented a first introduction to the issue of obtaining a word count for translation projects. Today, we will look at some
November 27, 2013
What Are the Differences Between Translation and Transcreation?
“Transcreation” refers to the process of taking a message created in one language and transporting it to another language. This word is not a synonym
November 20, 2013
How Is a Word Count Calculated for Translations?
When it comes to determining the cost of a translation, the main factor to take into account is the famous word count. Of course, the
November 13, 2013
