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Translation tips

Looking for a Translation Vendor? Know Before You Buy

With all of the technology available today, it is easy to think that translations can be easily accomplished, as long as you have the right software. After all, at the United Nations, representatives from all countries “plug themselves in” and immediately have the words of a speaker translated into their native language. Travelers have software uploaded in their smartphones – software that will immediately translate their words into the local language. Technology is truly a wonderful thing.

Christakis Christodoulou 26 May 2017
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Business

Why Does Your Business Require Content Translation

Does your business need content translation services? There’s a good chance that it might, and for reasons that you may not have considered. Customers, employees, and business partners can all benefit from content translation.

Christakis Christodoulou 16 Dec 2015
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Business

Overcoming Business Challenges with Translation

In our increasingly globalized world, communication between people from different parts intensifies. In a corporate context, one of the most common challenges is effective communication.

Christakis Christodoulou 04 Nov 2015
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Translation tips

Which Industries Depend on Translation Services

It’s possible for nearly anyone to need translation services for one reason or another. The world is getting smaller, and one no longer has to travel far to face situations where they may need to interact with people who speak a different language.

Christakis Christodoulou 10 Jun 2015
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Translation tips

Lost in Translation: 6 Embarrassing Mistakes to Learn From

There’s an old joke involving a monk, living in a monastery, spending his days translating ancient texts. He’s spent his entire life doing this, living under the very ‘restrictive’ rules of monastic life. Then one day, as he’s working, he lets out a tormented yell that can be heard for miles. ‘Oh no! The word was, celebrate!’

Christakis Christodoulou 19 Apr 2015
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Language insights

Six Incredibly Entertaining Ways to Learn Spanish

​There are lots of Spanish learning programs – they have a serious curriculum and a structured series of lessons, based on vocabulary, grammar, and basic conversation. The problem with most of them is that they are a bit boring. If you are a person who is thinking to yourself, “I like to have fun in Spanish learning,” then read on. Here are five great, fun ways to learn the language.

Christakis Christodoulou 13 Dec 2014
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Language insights

Top Translated Children’s Books of All Time

The Best Translated Book Award has been awarded since 2008. It is given to the best fictional book as well as the best book of poetry that has been translated into English. The translation of literary texts to other languages has always been extraordinarily important.

Christakis Christodoulou 05 Nov 2014