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How Well Has Nabokov’s Poetry Been Translated?

The Translation Company Administrator — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:00:39 +0000

Nabokov was s a prolific poet and writer who was also bilingual and often translated his own poetry. Now, Dmitri Nabokov translates his work, though some have questioned his word choice and style of translation. Nabokov is best known for his book Lolita and Pale Fire. A movie was made based on the book first in […]

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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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Broadway Director Takes on a Play’s Translation Herself

Amanda Jennings — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:09:47 +0000

When it comes to true artists, maybe passion and vision are all they need to make a satisfactory translation of a work in another language. Former Broadway star Liv Ullman will be putting that sentiment to the test when she directs her own language interpretation translation of the Norwegian play, A Doll’s House. Instead of […]

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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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Chinese Train Stations Undergo Translation Overhaul

Amanda Jennings — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:42:38 +0000

Currently in China, each train station offers an English and Chinese translation for each station location. That way, English-speaking travelers can make their way around more easily, and Chinese commuters can go about their day undisturbed. However, the Ministry of Railways has announced a major overhaul to this system. Instead of the two translations for […]

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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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