Written Chinese • Spoken Chinese • Mandarin vs. Cantonese Written Chinese Chinese writing uses a series of pictographic glyphs known as “characters” to express thoughts in written form. There
are two
What Is Transliteration
Transliteration means representing a text from one script in another (e.g. transliterating a Cyrillic text into the Latin script). We also use it to mean when a name or word is pronounced in another
Reviewing Existing Translations
Sometimes, in an attempt to reduce the cost, a client opts for translating internally and requesting that International Contact, “review” or “proofread” or “edit.” A word of caution about
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One Tier Vs Two Tier Translation
On the question of One-Tier vs. Two-Tier Translation, it is never a question of which method produces the best result. Two-tier translation is defined as a comprehensive translation (usually
How Do I Ensure the Quality of my Translation?
How do I ensure the quality of my translation? Does a second translator proofread the translation? [SEE: One Tier vs. Two Tier Translations] Proof reading was important in the original, so it is
How do you find a good translator?
How do you find a good translator? First and foremost, your translator should be a native speaker of the “target language,” the language being translated into. For example, if your English
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Why A Professional Translation
If the document has any value or importance whatsoever you should always consider using a professional language translation service like International Contact, Inc. Sure, there are other websites that