Good Results Demand Better Communication
The more translation projects I have been involved with, the more I realize that communication is a fundamental aspect of translation–not only on the translator’s
October 15, 2009
What’s the Minimum Number of Translators Involved in Each Translation Project?
Some clients may not be aware of it, but each translation project—no matter how small—involves the work of various translation professionals. The “translator” is the
October 9, 2009
Why Human Translators Still Have a Job
Humans and machines don’t always get along: the former are often envious of the latter’s ability to perform tasks with greater efficiency, consistency, and more
October 7, 2009
Translation Buyer Consideration
Some translation agencies try to find sly methods for making their customers pay more for the services being offered. The ploys can be incredibly simple,
October 2, 2009
Overcoming the Global Economic Crisis with Professional Translation
The present global economic scenario is looking pretty dire, and companies all over the planet are looking for clever new ways to maintain their customer
September 23, 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
August 28, 2009
Trusted Translations New Site
Trusted Translations announced the launch of its new site.
August 2, 2009
How to Enter the Translation Field
Becoming a translator is not the easiest thing by any means: not only do certain basic conditions need to be met (such as possessing strong
May 26, 2009
Compensating and Compromising
In the field of translation, there are inevitably going to be phrases and meanings in a Source Text that will not be able to be
April 9, 2009
When Knowing a Language Is Fun
Portuguese is a Romance language spoken by 240 million people. The international expansion of this language took place during the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries
April 3, 2009
Cogency: Am I Making Myself Understood?
The ability to formulate an argument (written or spoken) that logically sustains itself is not perceived the same way in every part of the world,
April 1, 2009
