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Do you have an experience in writing? Do you have an experience in writing not in your mother tongue? Have you ever experienced difficulties in choosing words that will express your idea perfectly?
In today’s globalized world, the demand for accurate, localized foreign language content is growing.
One of the most challenging aspects of translation is a cultural translation, which requires not just being bilingual but understanding the cultural differences between two parties.
To translate, we should know not only source language and target language and the translation rules but also the subject, situation, circumstances, in which the text functions. Sometimes we have to resort to so-called extra-linguistic factor (auxiliary information or background knowledge) to make a correct translation.
A competent translator extensively uses inferential strategies in the process of understanding a source text in translation. It also appears that extralinguistic knowledge plays an important role in this inference.
Let’s talk about 5 steps of a successful translation.
Nowadays people have a clear understanding of the sense of various concepts. And it doesn’t surprise us, does it? We know a lot today. We use a lot. We believe translation is one of them. If we ask you a simple question “ what is a translation?” you will not have troubles to define this concept, but if we ask you to share your thoughts on what translation is not – will it also be that easy?
Today it is all about contents. Companies create them, want people to react in the ways of sharing, discussing, involving and attracting.
You can easily find a content in every single detail of your life, simply in everything that surrounds you.
Previously we have touched on a topic of computers in the translation industry and the advantages of involving modern technologies in the translation process.
Today, we will concentrate on what computers can’t do and highlight the idea of the importance of collaboration with a professional translator. (more…)
The world’s language system is undergoing rapid change because of demographic trends, new technology, and international communication. These changes will affect both written and spoken communication.
Although many languages are going extinct, new ones are emerging in cities and extended social groups.
Which languages will dominate the future? Predictions vary, depending on the location and purpose. But here are a few ways to approach this question.
Translation is a kind of activity which inevitably involves at least two languages and two cultural traditions – Gideon Toury
Translators permanently face the problem of how to treat the cultural aspects implicit in source a text and of finding the most appropriate technique of successfully conveying these aspects in the target language.
“Let’s get global!” Such a call to action seems to be a core to the majority of companies in the world today. The penetration into the global market has without doubts a lot of benefits but it also becomes the reason to consider several aside actions. So, what is the role of translation for globalization?
We believe nowadays there is hardly a person of medium age who doesn’t know how to use a computer or how to text. How updated are you? Do you use all these moderns tricks to rock your messages?
Would you consider a translation process a piece of art?
If the translation is an art, is a translator an artist?
And if the answers are yes, how creative a translator should be?
Everyone knows how to cook, but food prepared by a chef always tastes better.
Do you agree?
It seems these days that artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into every aspect of our daily lives. From the driving of cars to the sweeping of floors, AI has left science fiction long ago to become science reality. And so it should come to no surprise that AI can help us better learn languages.
There is much information about translation and interpretation, but still, there are some questions that remain frequently asked and needing more of highlights. So today, we offer for your attention some of interesting questions pursuing two ideas, either help you learn something new, or check yourself on how much you know about translation.
Has your friend ever had doubts about which translation to choose? Or maybe your colleague wondered what’s the difference between Computer-Aided Translation (CAT) and Machine Translation (MT)? Or maybe it is you who couldn’t solve this issue?
People tend to follow two extremes: either to stick to traditions, something that people are used to or to follow the stream, choose what is so innovative and up to date. Thus, the question of new words and the ways of their translation is quite relevant today.
Have you ever been moved by several words that played a role of a trigger to you? Make your language more powerful because words carry so much weight.
What is the difference between a notarized and certified translation? It is a question often asked by people not familiar with translation or the specific type of translation required.
First of all, let’s see why the language is your business card.
Do you care about the first impression? What are the things you notice when meeting a person?
We have prepared important questions about translation for you, answers to which will make you even more erudite and competent professionals in this field.
How can you taste your language and why do you need it? First, let’s answer some simple questions:
Have you ever thought about the language?
Did you actually analyze what makes you select exactly such words when you build a sentence?
What influences your verbal reactions on certain utterances? (more…)
Before you learn how to correctly interpret emoji language, let’s answer the questions:
Do we speak words or ideas?
How do we select proper words to express ourselves?
Or do we actually need just words to express ourselves?
Much can be said about the language as it is one of the most defined concepts. It has provoked many discussions over centuries. Today one of the ideas that can be used is revealed through the application of a simple metaphor that the language is a container that can comprise anything in its structure. And it is really so! If you take a look and analyze the modern tendencies you’ll notice that much can be found in the modern language. (more…)
If everything worked the way that you need to address a translation company – have these questions ever came into your mind: How do I know that the translation is good? How do I know that I can trust this translation? (more…)
Today’s blog post will be devoted to turning into a motivation. If it’s been quite a while since you’ve decided to devote some time for learning a foreign language, but haven’t accomplished this goal yet- this is it – a sign that you’ve probably been waiting for. (more…)
When it comes to translation and ethics, you’ve got more to think about and understand than just making sure that words are properly used in a sentence. But that’s what makes it such an interesting area.
The question is about translation industry – if translation industry originated centuries ago is there any possibility that something new will appear in the field? Have any new effective translation techniques appeared?
Let’s admit it is a very disputable question. On one hand, there have been thousands of scholars who have an incredible experience, hundreds of approaches, a dozen of effective translation techniques. On the other hand, all these methods and techniques got adjusted to the recent demands of society and gained a high level of professionalism.
Language is a complex and fascinating aspect of our lives, without which life would be impossible. The top of 12 facts that have changed translation industry is represented to your attention.
7 facts you probably didn’t know… (more…)
The question is about translation industry – if translation industry originated centuries ago is there any possibility that something new will appear in the field? Have any new effective translation techniques appeared?
Let’s admit it is a very disputable question. On one hand, there have been thousands of scholars who have an incredible experience, hundreds of approaches, a dozen of effective translation techniques. On the other hand, all these methods and techniques got adjusted to the recent demands of society and gained a high level of professionalism.
Have you ever thought about the influence of a language? I mean did you ever think that the language you speak can define numerous factors of your life. We have posed 6 crucial questions about languages and the benefit a language can bring into a human’s life in order to find out whether a language is a tool to reach out the world.
To translate or not to translate is the problem, which actually turns up to be a question for both translators and interpreters. Because it is always a question which causes much hesitation and disputes.When it comes to the question of ethics in different fields the first ones which most quickly come to mind are medicine and jurisdiction. And, then, after taking few seconds to think you’d mention translation.
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There is an interesting perspective on the defining the notion translation – the transformation of a source language into a new document that doesn’t simply repeat what the original said, but one that describes an object, service, or fictional world to a different culture, audience, and market. Thus, from this transformation, it is necessary to make a perfect translation of the source text. (more…)
Language is our primary source of communication. It’s the method through which we share our ideas and thoughts with others. Language today is the most powerful tool we have for reaching out to others. We can use it to express our feelings, to spread our ideas, and even to establish peace. (more…)
The TOLES organization is a private legal training company which was created as a direct result of extensive consultations with a leading commercial law firm. (more…)
Language is one of the most complex communication tools elaborated by humankind throughout the centuries. Besides linguistic features such as grammar, syntax, and lexis, each language has its unique cultural specifics and realia that make proper intercultural communication almost impossible without language specialists — translators. (more…)
Do you feel like the time has come to change something dramatically in your life? Is there a feeling like there is a big future waiting ahead? Do you feel like you are capable of bigger things but you need more possibilities? Is it time to make a big move? (more…)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. USCIS is funded primarily by immigration and naturalization benefit fees charged to applicants and petitioners. It performs many administrative functions formerly carried out by the former United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), which was part of the Department of Justice. The stated priorities of USCIS are to promote national security, to eliminate immigration case backlogs, and to improve customer services. USCIS is headed by a director, currently James McCament, who reports directly to the Secretary of Homeland Security. (more…)
Translation types. What is translation and what is interpreting? Is there any difference?
Firstly, in order to figure out if there’s a difference between these two phenomena the definition of both concepts must be presented. Translation is the communication of meaning from one language (the source) to another language (the target). The purpose of translation is to convey the original tone and intent of a message, taking into account cultural and regional differences between the source and target languages. (more…)
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