This part two features a couple of clips of what Disney Princesses sound like singing their songs in their native or original language with a before and after in English.  [Read more...]

This review was originally published in Wales Arts Review. It’s worth republishing here not just because it’s about an interesting book in translation but also because the story of the book’s translation is intriguing in and of itself! [Read more...]

Voice-over translation services are not the same as dubbing services. While both services deal with language and media, there’s a big difference between how the two methods work. [Read more...]

French food, while not as widespread as Italian or Mexican, is famous for being very tasty. Sure, French wines are known the world over, but the baked, grilled, and sautéed goods coming from France are just as good. French language translation is important when talking about French food outside of France, especially since many Anglophones aren’t all that familiar with French-language food terms. [Read more...]

If you’ve ever been to Thailand, you probably know how polite Thai people can be. Even so, traditional Thai “politeness” takes on a very different aspect when it comes to Thai kickboxing. Thai to English translation has helped brutal Thai kickboxing gain traction as a global sport. [Read more...]

For those who consider themselves to be gourmands, a trip to Greece is often at the top of the to-do list. Traveling the globe isn’t always a possibility, however, especially for those who can’t take time away from the office. Fortunately, there are countless restaurants located in America that serve great, authentic Greek food. Greek language translation isn’t always as easy as many people think, however, and it’s important to understand at least some Greek if you want to get the most out of eating Greek food.  [Read more...]

Many companies employ in-house language translators. This business and staffing option is especially popular when only a few languages are needed or a massive volume of work has to be translated. In-house language translators can save a company time and money if the translation circumstances and workload are balanced just right. [Read more...]

Afrikaans is a language that has borrowed words from all over the planet. Any language with such a rich lexicon is bound to have an awful lot of slang thrown into the mix, and Afrikaans is no exception to this rule. This is an important fact to take into consideration when looking at Afrikaans translation. [Read more...]

For many business owners, the notion of needing interpreter services by phone seems implausible. As businesses grow, however, so too do their audiences. Eventually, the need to take business overseas or make a different move that requires hiring a telephone interpreter can creep up faster than most people realize. In such a scenario, it’s not uncommon to feel confused about what to do. [Read more...]

California is known as a culturally diverse state. Close to 7 million residents admit to speaking little to no English, and the Spanish-speaking population is exceptionally high in comparison to other states in America. Even so, the state has a myriad of issues regarding interpretation services for residents, and the medical industry is perhaps one of the most affected by these problems. Soon, this could all change, as a new medical interpreters bill is moving forward. [Read more...]