Advances in technology bring people closer
On the International Translation Day, 30 September, I read the recent ProZ report by Henry Dotterer and Jared Tabor about the changing face of our industry and the human response to technological innovation. (https://www.proz.com/industry-report/2019_human_response). According to the authors of this report, the translation industry changes can be categorised into three areas: Automation, Intimacy and Scale. Automation includes […]
What makes an excellent translator? 5 traits you should look for
Many businesses and organisations find the process of hiring translators quite daunting, simply because they do not know what to expect and what to look for. Here are the 5 most important traits you should consider: 1. Quality and expertise It goes without saying that this is the most important aspect of being a translator. […]
Why did the world laugh at the French President’s mistake?
Last year a piece of news about the French President Macron made a lot of readers giggle. The President possibly switched between French and English a bit too fast. When talking about the Australian PM’s wife, he misused the word “delicious” — délicieuse — because in French it also means “delightful”. Question: what if a […]
How do I choose a financial translator?
And why do translators specialise anyway? These are just words, aren’t they? Well, not exactly. Financial and economic translations require a great degree of understanding. Translators who understand the concepts will be able to translate much more accurately than those who don’t. Within the world of finance there are many complex terms and concepts On […]
