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The Future of Machine Translation

Aileen Ching — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:23:52 +0000

Who needs human document translation services when there are machine translations? That is a question the professional translation services industry is increasingly grappling with. Machine translation programs are capable of learning. They use machine learning to render increasingly sophisticated and natural-sounding translations. Many are saying it is a full-blown coup d’état. But let’s not get […]

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Google Translation App Now Equipped with Word Lens

Aileen Ching — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 17:10:31 +0000

Google Translate is a handy tool known for providing convenient written translation services. However, a recent update of the popular foreign language translation services tool has greatly improved its capabilities. Thanks to technology powered by Word Lens, the foreign language translation services tool will also now be able to translate text in photos. Users […]

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Bombay High Court Corrects a ‘Fatal’ Translation

Aileen Ching — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:49:24 +0000

When it comes to legal document translation, translation services need to get it right. High-quality, accurate legal document translation is a matter of life and death — literally. 28-year-old Sunil Ombase is all too aware of this. Because of a legal document translation error, the Indian man was sentenced to death for the murder of […]

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The 3 Best Translations of Russian Literary Classics

Aileen Ching — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:45:50 +0000

Russian English translation is no easy feat. It is especially difficult when translating literary giants like Tolstoy, Pushkin, Bulgakov, and Dostoevsky. What makes Russian language translation so difficult? Well, many major Russian literary figures are known for their experimental styles. But to accommodate the preferences of an English audience, translators often made conservative choices. They […]

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Game of Thrones Creators Play Valaryian Translation Joke on Viewers

Aileen Ching — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:36:08 +0000

Forget about media translation services. When it came time to turn the popular “Game of Thrones” book series into an HBO television series, the creators had to bring the language alive. But they didn’t turn to a translation company to bring the book’s exotic languages to life. They hired David Peterson, a professional language creator. […]

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Spanish Version of the Republican Response Raises Eyebrows

Aileen Ching — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:54:34 +0000

It is no secret that the Republican Party needs to mobilize a Hispanic voting base. Translation into Spanish is an important way for the party to reach out to the Hispanic population. And Translating to Spanish is not a new strategy for the party. In 2013, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio delivered the Republican Party’s reaction […]

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Are Translation Tools Really Getting Better?

Aileen Ching — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 21:32:04 +0000

From Chinese language translation to French translation, the world is relying on machine translations. For things like professional document translation, human translators are no longer needed. Instead people are turning to their computers. Machine translation tools, like the famous Google translator, are accessible and easy to use. As an added bonus, they are often free. […]

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Twitter’s Translation Tool Is Back

Aileen Ching — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:05:09 +0000

Ever feel frustrated when a Spanish language tweet shows up in your TweetDeck, and you can’t seem to decipher what is being said? After all, there are a mere 160 characters! Well, now you no longer have to kick yourself for not having paid more attention in your high school language class. Twitter’s translation to […]

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The Best Universities for Studying Translation

Aileen Ching — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:39:48 +0000

The demand for global translation services is rapidly on the rise. If you are interested in pursuing a career in translation services, you may want to consider a degree in translation. Translation programs can provide a great foundation for the skills needed to succeed in the translation services industry. First of all, they can help […]

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Which Translation Strategy Is Right for Your Company?

Aileen Ching — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 18:46:00 +0000

Good translation is more than just putting words in one language into another language. Effective translators also put a great deal of thought and energy into choosing an appropriate translation strategy in order to boost the overall quality and effectiveness of the final text. So, which translation strategy is right for your company? Let’s take […]

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