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[Snack Video] Did You Know Languages Die?
Did you know languages die? Not from stampeding elephants, ill-fated bungee jumps or too much vodka. A language dies when its last speaker dies. Today there are 6,909 languages in…
[Snack Video] Interpreters vs. Translators
As expert and passionate linguists, we get accused of being the grammar police, nit-picky and, well, just rude in some cases. We have no idea what all those people are…
[Translation 101] “Misunderstanding Down Under”
We’ve all seen those embarrassing mistranslations from all over the world of signs and consumer product packaging. The Internet is rife with these funny, real world…
Translating Articulate Storyline Courses
Articulate Storyline is one of the world’s leading learning content authoring tools. With over 80 million learners in more than 150 countries,
The Anatomy of a Translation Quote
We can drink instant coffee, eat fast food, and watch on demand movies. We love getting what we want NOW. We want fast. We need fast. It’s true. We. Love.…
What Does a Good Language Translation Cost?
The short answer: A lot less than a bad one. “You get what you pay for” is an old and well-known saying in the English language. Most of us know…
Translating Your Tenant Lease Can Prevent Misunderstandings & Build Better Relations
Being a landlord isn’t the easiest job in the world. In addition to finding good tenants and keeping them happy, you also have to ensure the property is operated well…
Creating Accurately Translated Subtitles for Your Online Videos
As videos become increasingly easy to make and share online, the number of people joining the ranks of video producers is going through the roof. Not only are individuals at…
Reaching International Customers with Quality Website Translations
With the Internet bringing everyone on the planet only seconds away from each other, the business world has naturally become more global in nature. Even brick-and-mortar companies that serve only…