Since California AB5 passed, it is critical for linguists who want to remain independent contractors to take some steps to be more business-like. The most important step to take is to get an EIN
CSI: Transcription and Translation vs. Interpreting
Language Services now comprise many disciplines. The main division is between spoken means of rendering one language into another, called interpreting and written words called translation. Then there
A Banana by any other name…
We recently completed a website that challenged us to find the perfect pan-Latin American Spanish term. We usually recommend a client pick their main market if they do not have a budget to localize
What to know when hiring an Interpreter
Interpretation is the verbal translation of the speaker’s words to an audience that does not speak the same language, with the express purpose of having the audience understand what is being said by
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Foreign Language Testing
FLT–Foreign Language Testing Have you ever asked yourself these questions: What are my bilingual employees saying to my customers? Are they worth the bonus we’re paying for speaking another
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An Introduction To The Chinese Language For Project Managers
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
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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