What is interpreting?
When we think about interpreting, we associate it with a translator standing next to a speaker who is giving a speech in one language and translating their words to another language. Language knowledge is not the only needed skill; as an interpreter, you also need to have the ability to concentrate on many things at […]
Copywriting in foreign languages
In the Internet Age it is hard to imagine a business offering any kind of product or services not having its own website. Nowadays having an online presence is essential to attract customers and gain popularity on the market. To achieve those goals most business owners employ copywriters. Their job is to write texts and […]
Translation glossary
To understand the content of some texts, knowing the language is not enough; often, there is a need to make some form of dictionary, which is called a glossary. Translated text should be of the highest quality – that is why it is so important to make glossaries containing phrases specific to different fields. What […]
Translating Chinese idioms
The translator’s job is arduous in of itself. Translating Chinese comes with additional challenges not present while translating western languages. This entry will mention some of the hardships a translator of Chinese language must face. Is there “Chinese language”? The term Chinese language doesn’t actually refer to one language; it is used to describe a […]
How to choose a translation agency
Both in private and professional life, sometimes a need to translate a wide variety of texts or to use the services of an interpreter may arise. In such a case you need to contact an appropriate translation agency. How, though, can you make sure that you have made a good decision? Suitable services The most […]
Medical translation and technology
Medicine is a field of study which everyone had a contact with at least once in their life. Doctor appointments in the vast majority of cases involve medical documentation – from important referrals and prescriptions to drug leaflets and test results. Such documents are often indispensable to us, especially if they are related to our […]
Translating books – a dream or a nightmare?
Trying to define the profession of a translator, many people would list translating books as one of his or her main tasks. It is the case of not just the third party, but also those who may consider this occupation as a potential future career path. However, such an opinion hardly ever matches reality. So […]
The use of DTP in the translator’s work
While browsing the offers from various translating agencies, printing houses, but also graphic designers, we can often find an unknown word “DTP”. People interested in graphics have probably heard of it but the vast majority has no idea what the whole process looks like. In today’s post we’ll explain what DTP really is, and where […]
