Why is proofreading essential for Asian languages?
Have you ever read a book in English and you noticed a typo or spelling mistake? Perhaps it was a grammatical error that threw you… Read More »Why is proofreading essential for Asian languages?
Top 7 Challenges when translating English to Chinese
There are over 50,000 Chinese characters, 20,000 words in use, and if you know about 500 Chinese characters, you’ll know about 80% of the language.… Read More »Top 7 Challenges when translating English to Chinese
What lies behind the names of Asian countries – Myanmar or Burma?
Ever heard of purebred Burmese cats? What about Burmese wine and rubies? How about the golden pagodas, one of which is encrusted with diamonds? As… Read More »What lies behind the names of Asian countries – Myanmar or Burma?
5 E-commerce translation mistakes when stepping on Asian markets
It has never been easier to sell online than it is today. There are so many tools (and affordable ones, too) to help you start… Read More »5 E-commerce translation mistakes when stepping on Asian markets
Specifics about Asian languages and CAT tools that only translators know
It’s well-known that Asian languages cannot be easily classified. They come with complex alphabets, sometimes no spaces between words, in other cases there is simply… Read More »Specifics about Asian languages and CAT tools that only translators know
The challenges in translating Khmer language
Cambodia is a fascinating country. If you think it’s only about Tomb Raider being shot there, you’d be wrong. Apart from the delicacies and tasty… Read More »The challenges in translating Khmer language
Is it better to have an LSP to handle your Asian translations?
The question we are asking today is about the advantages and disadvantages of having an LSP for a partner when it comes to translation services.… Read More »Is it better to have an LSP to handle your Asian translations?
How has tea changed the world as it was adopted everywhere?
It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that we’ve all enjoyed a cup of tea at some point in our lives, no matter where in… Read More »How has tea changed the world as it was adopted everywhere?
L10n matters: successes and failures in localization
The importance of localization cannot be understated. That is even more true when we speak about localization in Asia. After all, it’s relatively simple to… Read More »L10n matters: successes and failures in localization
Translation to Mongolian – the change creating new opportunities
Mongolia is a central and eastern Asian country that’s nestled in between China and Russia. When we say “nestled” we don’t mean the country is… Read More »Translation to Mongolian – the change creating new opportunities