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Winter Holidays Around the World
UPDATED: November 11, 2021 If you’ve visited any retail or department store in the last few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that the Christmas décor is out in force (and has…
Why Is Google Translate so Bad?
Google Translate is a free service that promises to translate text quickly and accurately from one language to another. It almost seems too good to be true, right? Unfortunately, it…
Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) Language Hits List
What is Video Remote Interpretation? Video Remote Interpretation, or VRI, is a form of video communication in which two or more people can speak or sign through an interpreter. VRI…
Happy Holidays from SpokenHere
A Letter from the CEO We are finally in the best time of the year once again! Setting aside the fact that the really hot weather (for those of us…
Unintentionally Hilarious Outcomes of Google Translate
Google Translate may be a quick and convenient tool, but here are some disasters that have resulted from its inaccuracy!
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The Hidden Language of Maya
A recent trip to Chichen Itza revealed a treasure trove of cultural and language lessons I recently went to Mexico on…
Is Your Body Language Lost in Translation?
Differences in non-verbal communication (body language) can create confusion when communicating with different cultures It may come as no surprise, but…
Oy vey! C’est la vie. – You Need an Interpreter for That
Communicating with multilingual customers takes more than changing from English to Spanish If you speak more…
Export Stories Podcast with Besty Olim: Speaking of Language Services with Bobby Lahiere
Bobby’s passion for languages shines through as he brings us up-to-date on the world of written language translation and spoken language interpreting services. And let us not forget the importance…
Context Matters!
Whether helping a customer or traveling to another country, cultural context could affect your communication If you’ve ever completely misunderstood what someone was trying to communicate because of something “you…
Celebrating the Summer Solstice Around the World
By the time June rolls around, the warmer weather and sunshine are a welcome sign that summer has arrived. The first official day of summer happens each year on the…