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Our team has a lot to say on the subject of language, along with the people, processes and technologies that surround it. Our thoughts are collected here, with frequent additions to keep the conversation fresh. Check back often for new posts, and Contact Us with any questions or topic ideas. Posts are displayed by date with the most recent first. To narrow down by topic, please use the categories to the right.

speed
Speed … the Ultimate Competitive Advantage (Part 1)
Speed is of the essence in everything, it seems.  We know it.  We are in a hurry and we multitask.
medical interpreting
Medical Interpreting - Improving Outcomes
Language interpreting and translation are fundamental for caring for Limited English Proficient Patients. But creating a truly positive experience for
transcreation blends creativity with translation in order to achieve accuracy in meaning and reception.
Transcreation: Translation + Creativity
Transcreation is a language industry buzz word that may sound a little intimidating. But really, it's a pretty simple concept.
translation is all about the source
Translation Quality Assessment: Assessing Quality at the Source
In this Blog Series, we’re exploring the many aspects of assessing translation quality. So far, we’ve discussed the importance of
interpreting near me
A Day in the Life of an Interpreter
Vocalink Global sends its on-site interpreters out to interpret around 170 times every day, on average. Most businesses that use
Accuracy in Technical Translations: Tips and Strategies
In the first part of this two-part series, we discussed the importance of accuracy to achieve quality translations, including the
Translation Quality Assessment: Quality that Fits (Beyond the Words)
Translation Quality Assessment: Quality that Fits (Beyond the Words) In this Blog Series, we're exploring the many aspects of assessing
global translation accuracy
Accuracy in Technical Translation: Why is it so Critical?
Thirty years ago, someone made a translation mistake. Since then, Kuwait has been incorrectly implementing items into its construction projects
employee engagement with language services, translation of training material
3 Types of Documents to Translate to Enhance Employee Engagement
There’s no question that there is a direct correlation between a company’s success and the engagement of its employees. Consider
manual translations, schematic translation, language translate, translation quality, manufacturing translation
Translation Quality Assessment: From Subjectivity to Objectivity
Translation Quality Assessment: From Subjectivity to Objectivity So far in our Blog Series exploring the why, what and how of
language barrier results in injury and malpractice lawsuit. Interpretation could have saved everyone
"Intoxicado" Malpractice Case - Revisited
Those familiar with language access issues in healthcare have probably heard about the famous “intoxicado” case. If you’re not familiar,
Translation Quality – Planning for Quality Translations
This Blog Series explores the why, what and how of  assessing translation quality. In Part 1, we discussed the importance
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