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Astronaut Learns Russian before Going into Space

The Translation Company Administrator — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:34:23 +0000

Even though the Space Shuttle is gone, it doesn’t mean that American astronauts have to find different careers or that American children have to give up their dreams. There are other nations going into space that are more than willing to give other astronauts a lift to the stars. However, for many astronauts, that means […]

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Russian T.V. Star to Host U.S. Radio Show

The Translation Company Administrator — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:24:44 +0000

Oleg Frish has long been popular in Russia and the United States as a talented T.V. personality, radio show host, and singer. On January 12th, he will also be the new host of his very own radio show out of New York, and he could be the first foreigner to promote jazz, cabaret, and rock-n-roll […]

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North Carolina High School Offers Advanced Chinese Courses

Amanda Jennings — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:15:34 +0000

The Chinese program at Charlottesville high school in North Carolina has over eighty students enrolled this year. Even though some of the classes have the students sing Rebecca Black’s famous internet song “Friday,” the students are engaged in the material and eager to learn the complex language. Many of the students shuffle along to the […]

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Indian students can take Math and Science exams in any language

Amanda Jennings — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:14:41 +0000

In India, it’s now possible for secondary certificate students to write their math and science exams in the language in which they communicate best. For the convenience of their students, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has made this change for the exams in February-March 2013. The translation services to correct […]

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International Translation Day Prompts Reflection

Amanda Jennings — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:42:51 +0000

Since 1953, International Translation Day has been celebrated by people all over the world on September 30th. While such a day doesn’t seem like one worth celebrating, translation is actually very much a part of everyone’s lives, whether they realize it or not. Even if you’ve never sought out professional translation services or even typed […]

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Google Offends Azerbaijan with Translation Errors

Amanda Jennings — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:13:51 +0000

There’s no doubt that automated and computerized translation services are convenient when you’re doing a simple translation of a lyric you heard or something someone said to you in passing. However, time and again we are reminded that these automated translations often contain errors, and their translations shouldn’t be considered final. Even Google translate can […]

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Japanese App Translates Phone Conversations in Real Time

Amanda Jennings — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:28:01 +0000

In the United States, a recent trial release by AT&T allows English-speaking customers to speak with Spanish-speaking customers in real-time with a text translation app. The technology is sure to bridge common language barriers in the United States. Because Japan has similar language issues in their country, they have developed a very similar app called […]

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Translation Problems Causing Chaos in UK Courts

Amanda Jennings — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 22:29:41 +0000

Professional translators and interpreters are vital members of the court in some cases. If a plaintiff or defendant can’t speak the native language of the country in which they are being tried, the trial will not be fair and the outcome will be meaningless. When those translators fail to translate the hearing accurately or are […]

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Translations for YouTube Videos Now Immediately Available

Amanda Jennings — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:48:27 +0000

Whether you’re on YouTube watching a historically significant news video or a video of kittens in a box, it helps to know what the people in the clip are saying. YouTube gives us access to millions of videos from around the world, so we often find ourselves watching those in foreign languages. Instead of clicking […]

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Vancouver Schools Lack Translation Services

Amanda Jennings — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 19:46:09 +0000

In most cities, there is one language that is considered the native one, and maybe a one or two others that many residents speak. However, these other languages are usually the minority languages. Some cities, such as Vancouver, Washington, have a lot more languages that are spoken on a regular basis, and there are too […]

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