The Success of GALA Lisbon 2011
The word on the street is that the recent Conference held by GALA (Globalization and Localization Association) in Lisbon was the best of the last
April 12, 2011
World Affairs Article: Let Languages Die
Esteemed linguist John McWhorter has published an article on the coming century in language evolution. Working on the idea that 90% of the world’s 6,000
January 8, 2010
Translator Training
This concept is extremely important. I am not just talking about the education that a translator receives in their studies, but also about culture in
November 27, 2009
The Importance of Language on Websites
As I was searching for something on the Internet, I came across a very interesting point that brings up a topic of great importance for
November 13, 2009
Subtitling or Dubbing for Multimedia Translations
With the ever-increasing presence and importance of online video content, companies looking to enhance their presentations and appearance need to make important decisions regarding how
November 4, 2009
Further Thoughts on Localization
Were you perhaps under the impression that localization meant customizing your message (website, documentation, sales material, etc.) to a foreign language-speaking market abroad? Well, despite
October 29, 2009
Translations for India
India’s market is one of the largest in the world, with over 1 billion people and a growing economy. However, given the scope of its
October 28, 2009
Language Map of Europe
The map of Europe posted above is an excellent example of why localization is so important. Translators and companies who are looking for translations should
October 23, 2009
Internationalization First, Localization Second
In the present day and age, a large volume of translation projects are requested by customers that are intent on localizing their products, sales pitches,
October 21, 2009
When Translations Get Tricky
It’s common in the translation field to come across projects that evince enormous intercultural differences, obliging the translator to come up with some sort of
September 14, 2009
Pronouncing “c” and “z” in Spanish
“Seseo” consists of pronouncing the letters “c” (before “e” and “i”) and “z” with the sound normally associated with the letter “s”. If someone speaks
September 11, 2009
U.S. Government Looking for More Translators
As reported by the Washington Times, there is a worrisome shortage of translators in some languages that are crucial in the operations in Pakistan, Afghanistan,
September 1, 2009
