Neural Machine Translation! What about Asian languages?

Neural machine translation (NMT) is the height of the talk for a few years. The industry is abuzz with news on it and there is hardly a company that has…

How “China-US” conflict affects the L10N industry?

It has been a while since all eyes of business are following two major players on the Global Market. Surely, we are not the one to judge how all players…

K-POP: How a culture gets translated without a translation company?

Anyone who has been in touch with Asian countries and culture has either by accident or by recommendation stumbled upon K-POP (in Korean 케이팝). It is a genre of popular…

Project Management: Do tight deadlines enhance or stifle creativity?

Think about Project Management and all the step-by-step processes developed by each company in the translation industry. We follow them on a daily basis and one of the first things…

Is the culture behind anime translatable?

We have all seen some of these wonderful stories like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon. In the last few decades, manga and anime have become more and more popular around the world.…

The Sun in Different Asian Cultures

June is hot and sunny and we are starting to think about vacations and beaches. And this is when, while staring at the bright blue sky, I got that small…

The importance of using different linguists in Translation, Editing, Proofreading (TEP)

Have you ever wondered why the most used service in translation is not just a one-person work but a 3-step process TEP (translation, editing, proofreading)? We share our experience in…

The Rise and Popularity of Game of Thrones in Asia

How did GoT become big in Asia? And what effect has it had on the overall success of the franchise? Let’s take a look! You would probably wonder what does…

How does Translation Memory work?

We will take a look at TM and explain to you how it works and its benefits. Ready to learn? What is Translation Memory? A simple way to explain it,…

Can translators be trained?

What does it take to transform a poor or average level Translator into a high-quality one? Is it even possible? We’ll discuss can translators be trained below Having access to…

Asian languages mixed with English

You’ve heard of a species hybrid, but what about a hybrid created by an Asian language mixed with English? Are you aware that there are Asian languages mixed with English…

What is a Translation Mishap?

“Let’s go over real quick what a mishap in the translation process is and how to avoid one” What is a mishap? A mishap in translation is when there’s an…

What will Brexit mean for the Translation Industry & English’s Prevalence in the European Union

“What will Brexit change for LSPs & companies that do business with them? And what will it mean for the status of the English language in the EU? Let’s talk…

The Difference Between Translation and Transcreation, and what Transcreation is

What’s the difference between Transcreation and Translation? Are they pretty much the same? I’ll tell you! Transcreation (literal break down of the word) = Translation and Recreation This article will…

8 Interesting Words & Phrases of Asia

What’s fascinating to me the most about this phrase is its literal translation, which is, “Did you eat rice?” While recently doing some research on Asian Cultures, I came across some…

How to overcome the language barrier in international business

Language barriers can create insurmountable challenges for businesses’ overseas operations. How can they be surpassed in order for a reputable brand image and smooth communication to be established? Today’s global…

Asia on focus: Rainforest world music festival

“An Asian Summer Festival that speaks wonders trough music” Finally, the summer is here, the sun is shining outside, temperatures are rising and we catch ourselves daydreaming about new destinations…

Trends and Predictions in Digital Marketing – 2018

“The latest trends in digital marketing for 2018 and how can they be implemented for a successful communication between businesses and their customers” Nowadays, no brand is bigger than its…

Localizing your slogan – is it the way to global success?

How can businesses expanding into new markets benefit from the translation and localization of their slogan? A slogan is one of the main differentiating points for businesses – it’s a…

Korean Language Translation – Predictions for bright Future

In recent years, Korean pop culture, including music, movies, and TV dramas, has experienced new-found popularity in the West. Consequently, there has been an increased interest towards the Korean language…