The Evolution of Professional Translation Services
Have you ever wondered how the translation of our languages ended up where it is today? There was a time when written language simply did not exist. Language as we know it today began with signs and symbols. From there it evolved into increasingly complex writing...
Wanted: Multilinguals – The Importance of Being a Polyglot in the Global Economy
Language services are not new, but with all of the advances in technology and connectivity that have taken place since the 1990s, they have become much more visible than before. We’re not just talking about visibility to businesses who want to expand their profiles,...
A Look at Resettling Refugees in the American South
Once a homogenous community, Clarkston, Georgia, just 20 miles outside Atlanta, is now considered “the most diverse square mile in America” according to The New York Times. How did this happen? What does it mean for the refugees who have resettled there and the...
To Dub or not to Dub – The Globalization of Movie Translation
Have you ever turned on a movie and suddenly realized the language was French or German and contained subtitles or dubbing? You may ask yourself, “Do I continue to watch knowing that it is going to take extra effort to read the subtitles or to ignore the slightly off...
Document Translation Rules to Follow
Maybe you are a savvy businessperson who knows how to market and operate a successful business on a global stage. Maybe you are new to the idea of partnering with companies in foreign countries. Either way, when you send your valuable, and sometimes confidential...
5 Great Translation Tips That Lead to Success
It’s easy to intuitively identify when a document or a speech has been poorly translated. Poor translations come across as jagged or disconnected. Often, the original message has been misunderstood or misrepresented. Typically, personality and individuality have been...
Celebrate Language and Celebrate Culture – 10 Awesome Cultural Celebrations
Today, we do business and live life on an international stage. Linguists know something that many are just now understanding: learning new languages, desiring to understand new cultures actually brings us together. At TrueLanguage, we know language unites people. Just...
Taking Your Content Beyond Translation to Localization
A global product or service needs to present itself well to a variety of audiences around the world, and the way it achieves that presentation is through its content. If the content on your company’s website is available in only one language, it’s safe to say your...
What is In-Country Review and Why Does it Matter?
When it comes to doing business overseas, you need to make sure what you are writing, saying, and promoting is culturally adapted and localized. There was a time when companies thought they could skip the all-important step of localizing for the target culture. If...
Mind Your Capitals
If you were to do a bit of research on habits and methods of communication in 2019 as opposed to 1999, or even 2009, it’s safe to bet you would learn that people today are communicating with each other in writing more than at any point in history. This is true across...
