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Everything you need to know about the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations in Asia. It's a time when families get together and celebrate life while also celebrating the beginning of a new year. The celebration occurs at the same time every year since it follows a lunar calendar and...
The importance of proofreading
Proofreading is an important step in the translation process. It's a critical part of quality assurance. Proofreading is checking a translation against the source material and correcting any mistakes or inconsistencies. A good translation agency will always proofread...
Christmas Traditions Around the World – Part II
In our last post, we discovered some unusual and different Christmas traditions from around the world. This week we will continue looking at how different cultures celebrate the Christian holiday, whether it’s radish carving or beach picnics, we hope these add a...
Christmas Traditions Around the World – Part I
The holiday season is a time for traditions. Whether you're ringing in the New Year in Times Square or making sure your Christmas tree doesn't catch fire, there's something about doing things the same way year after year that gives us comfort. Let's take a look at...
Lost in Translation: Words that don’t have an equivalent in English
The English language is vast, however, there are many words from other languages we do not have the direct translation for. These words usually have beautiful meanings or describe specific emotions. We have highlighted a few of our favourites below: Hygge [Danish:...
What are the different types of interpretation?
In order to choose the right type of interpretation, it is important to know the differences between them. There are many types of interpretation, in this article, we will focus on four types: simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, remote...
Speak like a local: Italian sayings and expressions
Learning a new language, or going to a country where you don’t speak the language, can be difficult. It’s hard learning a language and getting to a level of fluency that even the locals are not sure where you come from. Language is also a great way to learn more about...
What is the difference between human and machine translation?
There is a lot of talk about machine translation vs. human translation right now, but what exactly does that mean? What can you expect from each service? And how do you know which one would be best for your project? To answer these questions and more, let's take a...
Beware the Ides of March
Beware the Ides of March - origin and different meanings We all know the phrase from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. An ominous-sounding line from the soothsayer, warning the emperor of his impending demise. With such theatrical connotations, you would think that these...
All that glitters may be gold!
All that glitters may be gold! Happy New Year to everyone, and as we emerge from the season of sparkly, twinkly fun, let’s have a look at how words can give impressions beyond their bare meanings and look at all that glitters. The New Year is often welcomed in with...