Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Translators are often obsessed with the intricacies of their work, so many of you may be interested in this article about certain words that are not translatable. There are likely words in your native language that have no exact equivalent in English, and we'd like to hear about them! We recently posted this article on the Translationz Facebook page, so take a look and then share your comments on Facebook, or email us and we can share your comments in our next newsletter.
http://bigthink.com/harpys-review/the-top-10-relationship-words-that-arent-translatable-into-english
Friday, 7 February 2014
By now, you have most likely heard the term Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC. MOOCs are free, open access online courses. These courses utilize traditional teaching materials such as videos, readings, and problem-solving exercises, while also providing a platform for students and professors to build online communities. Enrollment in MOOCs is exploding! A slew of courses are being offered.
Sunday, 10 November 2013
For some clients, cost becomes the number-one factor when deciding on a translation service provider. But in most circumstances, this is a sure path to disaster, ultimately costing the client more in the long run, both in money and in time, to restore their reputation and repair the shoddy work.
The translation services we provide range from one-page birth certificates to 150+ page manuals. Our translation work this past month has included two nonfiction books, a sewage system manual, a health/exercise industry website and related marketing materials, and a business contract. Each of these projects was unique, and many different factors were taken into consideration in their pricing.
Tuesday, 05 November 2013
It is difficult for many professionals to accurately assess value when requesting translation services. The client is often unfamiliar with the target language, and therefore unable to evaluate the final product; this is just one of the many reasons it is critical to select the right translation service provider. This article will provide you with some insights to help you choose the right translation service provider for your project.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
At Translationz, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to translate a wide variety of documents. Over the past few months, we have translated technical manuals, e-learning programs, government documents, business contacts, websites, marketing materials, and more. Every document we receive is a pleasure to translate, and each project is unique and memorable.
We recently had the honour of translating two German to English novels by author Sergei Steffans. The books, Ich heirate eine Filipina and Der Mond und die Nachtigall, are currently published in German and are available for purchase on Amazon and elsewhere. These books will be available in English at a later date, and we will be sure to make an announcement when they are published.