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The CEO and President of Translation Excellence writes on language access policy, government procurement, AI and data security, and where the language industry is heading.
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Language Japanese Language Forms| Why Formality Matters
People often change their speech based on who they’re talking to. When speaking to an authority figure, polite language is essential. In contrast, when talking among… -
Marketing Marketing Your Freelance Language Service Business: What It Means
Marketing is an entire industry. From TV and radio ads to email and website banners, marketing surrounds us. We get marketing phone calls, fliers and catalogues… -
Culture Sounds of The World Cup Part 1: Samba and the Brazilian World Cup
With the Brazilian World Cup being broadcasted worldwide, Brazil often finds itself in the spotlight, not just for football but for its vibrant culture especially its… -
Insights Outline Your Goals
Hello, and welcome to this week’s tip-of-the-week! If you’ve missed our previous tips-of-the-week, check them out here. This week, we’re going to talk about outlining in… -
Translation When Should Names Be Transliterated?
The process of converting a language from one written script to another is known as transliteration. This involves representing the characters or sounds of one writing… -
Marketing Anticipate Your Clients’ Needs
When working with your clients, don’t waste your time wondering what they need – you already know. After all, working with your clients doesn’t have to… -
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Culture Understanding Cross-Cultural Competency
In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected, understanding what is cross cultural competence is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether navigating international business, building relationships across… -
Insights Improve Your Skills As a Professional Linguist
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Interpreting Why Does Communication Matter?
Why does communication matter? To accomplish anything, people must communicate. In the days of high-tech mobile products, people are often looking down at screens and not… -
Language Talk to Yourself – It’s Perfectly Normal
It’s okay. I understand. We’ve all been there. We’ve all gotten strange looks. If you’re like me, you just smile and go on your way. No,… -
Marketing How Translators and Interpreters Can Start a Blog
Starting a blog is not just a trend _it’s an effective way for translators and interpreters to connect with clients and showcase their expertise. Whether you’re… -
Language German is Easier than You Thought
Anyone interested in studying German who has English as a first language comes at the task with some advantages. English is a Germanic language, which means…
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