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Translators are pushing for more literary focus
The Translators Association of China is pushing for more promotion of China’s classic literature to the world by improving translators’ Chinese language skill. “Translation in China has focused more...
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King James translation of the Bible: Queen marks 400th anniversary
The Queen has attended a service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 400th year of the King James translation of the Bible. The translation was ordered by James I in 1604 to help forge unity between...
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French embassy in China presents literary translation award
French Ambassador to China Sylvie Bermann presents the translation award which is considered a top literary prize in the Chinese-speaking world. In the symbolic setting of the former Sino-French...
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How to speak Italian
We saw this picture on The Poke last week and thought it was quite funny. If only speaking Italian was that easy! If you require professional Italian translators or interpreters, call us on 01772...
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No joke – comedian Omid Djalili’s first job was translation, aged 10
In the Guardian‘s My Saturday job series, comedian Omid Djalili talks about his translation work at the age of 10. The first job I ever had was working for my dad, helping him out with some of his...
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Translators fight the fatal effects of the language gap
The hand of a sick child is held by it's mother at a clinic Kenya. Translating healthcare material in English into languages such as Swahili, Luo and Kikuyu makes it more accessible. Photograph: Schalk...
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World Book Day celebrates author rights and translation
Today is World Book Day, and this year, the celebrations will pay particular attention to author rights and translation. For some, today is just another day. But dig a little deeper, and you will...
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The test file – to pay or not to pay? Setting the record straight
The test file is something all transcribers are used to. But what is it, and why do some freelancers expect to be paid for completing it? When recruiting for new transcribers or translators, we often...
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Essential tools for translators and transcribers
In this blog, our Project Coordinator Becky Bevan looks at equipment and tools for translators or transcribers. Equipment is one of the most important factors to consider when working as a translator...
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Is machine translation still a dirty word?
There are few things that bring professional translators more joy than seeing examples of translations that have completely missed the mark and ended up as gibberish. However, is the tide turning in...
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Book lovers ‘offered chance to translate acclaimed author’
Calling all translators! A unique opportunity has come up that book lovers certainly won’t want to miss. The Douban Read platform, part of one of China’s largest online cultural communities, has...
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Why study languages?
As young people around the UK anxiously learn how they did in their GCSEs today (August 22nd), Language Insight considers why language really is a subject worth choosing for further study. While it...
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International Translation Day leaps over linguistic barriers
Today (September 30th) marks International Translation Day – celebrated every year on the Feast of St Jerome. The theme of this year’s event is Beyond Linguistic Barriers – A United World....
View ArticleLegal translation and the Potsdam agreement
Nowadays, there is a high demand for legal translation. This is due to more and more companies doing business abroad and people moving away to live and work in other countries. Legal translation covers...
View Article6 reasons why you shouldn’t use Google Translate
Google Translate (GT) was launched in April 2006 as a statistical machine translation service, which used the United Nations and European Parliament documents to collect linguistic data. During...
View ArticleWhat does it take to become a translator?
As communicating around the world becomes easier and quicker, the demand for translation is increasing. Translation is a popular professional option for those with a knowledge of multiple languages but...
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