Translation Tools
Translation

What Translation Tools Can and Can’t Do: The Art of Translation

Globalization and the increased interconnectedness of the world in the 21st century have placed new demands on translators in the form of increasing volumes of...

November 18, 2016 · 3 minutes · Ulatus
Translator relationship
Translation

Long-term Collaboration with a Translator: What to Look for

Finding the right candidate for a translation job is no easy task. Whether you are a company or an individual, you should make sure you...

November 16, 2016 · 3 minutes · Ulatus
Machine Translation
Machine Translation

Machine Translation vs. Computer-assisted Translation: What’s the Difference?

The terms “computer-assisted translation” and “machine translation” sound similar, and it’s easy to get them confused. But there is a significant difference between the two,...

November 15, 2016 · 2 minutes · Ulatus
Bad Translation
Translation

Lost in Translation: Bad Translation Can Cost Money and Reputation

Companies work hard to develop trust among their clients and a respectable image but the results of their tiresome work can easily evaporate with just...

November 8, 2016 · 2 minutes · Ulatus
Foreign Language
Translation Culture

How to Achieve Lifelong Health and Success? Learn a Foreign Language!

Countries around the world prioritize their language education to greater or lesser degrees. In the United States, less and less public funding is flowing to...

November 7, 2016 · 3 minutes · Ulatus
Endangered Languages
Translation Culture

The Death of the Family Tongue, a Loss for Words

What is the least translated language? Alas, there are thousands if we take a look at UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger. UNESCO...

November 3, 2016 · 3 minutes · Ulatus
Japanese Translation
Translation Culture

Taming the Giant: How to Succeed in Japan?

Foreign companies entering the Japanese market may assume that leveraging their existing business model and brand identity would be enough to succeed. The world’s third-largest...

November 1, 2016 · 3 minutes · Ulatus
Subject Matter Expert
Translation

Why a Subject Matter Expert is Essential for a Good Translation?

If you are looking to get a text translated, you may have come across the concept of an SME (Subject Matter Expert). An SME is...

October 25, 2016 · 2 minutes · Ulatus
New Language
Translation

Think You’re Too Old to Learn a New Language? Think Again

When I first immigrated to a new country, a local woman asked how old each of my siblings was, and predicted how easy it would...

October 25, 2016 · 2 minutes · Ulatus
Professional Translator
Translation

4 Reasons You Should Have a Professional Translate Your Materials

In the age of Google Translate and other advanced translation technologies, it can be tempting to use computer-generated translations instead of hiring a professional translator....

October 18, 2016 · 2 minutes · Ulatus
Translation

Translation Essentials: Interesting Facts About Indian Translation

When most people in the west think about India, their primary reference is Rudyard Kipling or Gandhi. Yet, the famed American author Mark Twain referred...

July 4, 2016 · 3 minutes · Ulatus
Translation

Six Reasons to Translate Into Chinese

Your translation dollars only go so far and you need to maximize your return on investment. Why translate into Chinese? Consider these six arguments: 1....

July 1, 2016 · 3 minutes · Ulatus

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