If you are off on a world trip and you don’t have any good skills in the languages you are likely to encounter problems while communicating with the local residents, to avoid that it’s a good idea to go online with your smart phone and download an app that has all the languages. You will be able to refer to them quickly and speak and understand the lang... Read More
Even with the rise of digitalisation it may have made some tasks faster, more accurate and less laborious but there still doesn’t seem to be enough time to complete everything. Adding 3 or more hours to the working day may help to clear inboxes, keep desks tidy and get everything else done that needs to be completed. However, there is still more that can b... Read More
There is a dichotomy in the world today. In many parts of the world, people are comfortably multilingual, while in others, they never become anything other than stubbornly monolingual. Why is there such a huge difference in the attitude of even young people to the role of language in their life? Learning another language is like acquiring a passport. It all... Read More
Translation has become an essential part of many business operations. They allow business to communicate with other businesses, organisations and government agencies overseas as well as reach potential markets, both international and within their own borders. Here two specific reasons why professional translation services might be used are discussed. Int... Read More
Professional Translator, Passion for Translation A professional translator career can be very rewarding as either a full-time job or to provide some extra money when required. Because it is a detail oriented job attention to detail is one of the skills a person who has a passion for translation pick up as they become more familiar with the job. There is... Read More
Words and sentences that contain idioms and proverbs are an important part of the linguistic culture of a country. This is mainly due to the fact they have originated from a country's geographical ecosystem or historical development. If, for example, the Chinese don’t share exactly the same geography and history as another country it makes it almost an imp... Read More
Today with the availability of a translation app it’s possible to order translation on line from your smart phone. There is an app called One-on-One that offers you the chance to hire your own personal translator. It’s just perfect for those situations when you require a translator, or even an interpreter, at short notice. You may be stuck in a situa... Read More
When a good translation is given of a text, the professional translator will have converted the text into the target language using the same meaning as the original text. It’s not a question of performing a word for word translation. Anyone can do that, through using online translation tools. What’s most important is that the translated text includes all... Read More
One of the best ways to improve your understanding of another language is to surf the web in that language. That means releasing yourself from the urge to stick to your own native language and actively search websites in the language you are trying to learn. Are you a native English language speaker but trying to learn French? Try reading blogs in French, tr... Read More
