Long-form writer covering culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift.
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Long-form writer covering culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift.
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eldean Smith writes long-form features for Day Translations on culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift. Her work follows the human side of linguistic change — what gets kept, what gets lost, and who decides.
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The demand for video interpreting services has skyrocketed because of the enforced social distancing of the COVID-19 pandemic. But just because circumstantial change is changing the way we do business, it shouldn’t see face-to-face interpreting being disregarded altogether. At the end of the day, face-to-face interpreting is still one of the most effective interpreting options […]
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Can you really go about accurately interpreting your dreams, and do they honestly have a deeper meaning? Almost half of the world’s population answers with a resounding YES, so there might be more to our nightly brain movies than you think! In this post, we’ll be taking a look at why we dream the kind […]
As a social distancing-friendly and affordable way to get quality interpretation services, VRI is on-demand and ideal for just about any business and setting. Are you wondering why you should use video remote interpreting services? Well, for starters, it is much more cost-effective than in-person interpreting, and it can be facilitated remotely! Even before the […]
The local and global economy is at its fiercest levels ever. And this is why it’s more important for businesses to be willing to adapt and change in order to stay relevant, up to date, and competitive. To stay on top of the market, many brands are turning to Spanish translation and interpretation services. Why? […]
English is the most spoken language on the planet, with a total of 1.1 billion speakers. It’s also the first or second official language of more than 20 countries. But even so, there are still countless people that speak a language other than English as their primary tongue. So, what are the most translated and […]
Have you ever heard of escort interpreting before? Before your mind runs off in all the wrong directions, we’re about to set the record straight: escort interpreting is a vital language service used by thousands of travelers every year. That’s right; escort interpreters are what most of the world has come to know as travel […]
Business interpreting is arguably one of the most important aspects that companies need to keep in mind when it comes to the global business space. As you’ll undeniably be working with a mix of cultures and languages, it’s essential to ensure your communication is understood by all participants and that the message doesn’t get lost […]
Any clinical setting must offer patients language access, and mental health is no exception, although mental health interpreting does present unique challenges for interpreters and patients alike. But why are interpreters so crucial in mental health care situations? Read on to learn more about the link! Understanding the Importance of Mental Health Interpreting Mental […]
While many people often use the terms translation and interpreting interchangeably, they are not one in the same thing. Although both services focus on “translating” one language into another, interpreting focuses on spoken conversations while translation is all about written words. So, while you’d use translation for all your religious texts, religious interpreting is what […]
When it started back in 1894, the Olympic Games had a mere 24 participating countries. Today, there more than 200 different nationalities are represented at this global sporting event. And as you might have guessed, the linguistic challenges involved are enormous. Here’s a look at some fun facts about interpreting at the Olympics! Facts […]
For as long as language has existed, the language barrier has been something people have been trying to get around. Our modern world is full of technological advancements that bring us closer together than ever before, and thanks to interpreter apps, the sky-high language barrier is becoming less threatening by the day. Most interpreting apps […]
The global COVID-19 pandemic saw the demand for VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) increase exponentially. But what exactly do organizations need to use VRI and reap the most benefits? Here’s a quick guide to the basic requirements for VRI! Requirements for a VRI Setup #1 – Camera To get started, you need a camera. If […]
