Our translations department often gets asked about notarization and apostilles. These are important questions because these are real concerns of real people. They are the ones who will be extremely disappointed if a procedural error prevents or delays, for example: visiting a sick relative, applying…
The Beatles once famously sang “All you need is love.” That timeless refrain is one we can all relate to, now more than ever. And it is important to remember there are many different ways to express love, even if you cannot physically be…
An Oral History of Language Services During a Pandemic
No one could have predicted the multi-layered, worldwide impact the coronavirus would have when the first confirmed cases were discovered in Wuhan, China on January 7, 2020. When then-President Trump enacted a travel ban from China on January 31 of last year, there were…
Dinero, diñeiro, dinheiro, denar. Money. However you say it, we all are conscious of it – especially this time of year, regardless of the urge to say otherwise. That being said, we’ve devised this guide to help you find the perfect gift for the…
Virtual calls are not only commonplace these days, but most of us have become pros at them. Did you know you can include an interpreter on these calls to help your Limited English Proficient (LEP), deaf and hard of hearing employees? Many companies in…
Translator Spotlight: Interpreting ASL during COVID-19
COVID-19 has unfortunately affected some communities more than others. To that end, there have been many stories about masks interfering with how Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people communicate, specifically as it relates to their ability to read lips. There was a viral video of a…
Automakers should use localization to aid COVID-19 recovery
There is a lot unknown about the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes the impact it will have on global manufacturing. What is known is that a discussion about COVID-19, or the global manufacturing industry, usually does not happen without mentioning China.…
The response to our blog “Which language is Richest in Words” was so enthusiastic and polarizing that we decided to write a follow-up. It would be foolish to focus on any language other than Arabic, which generated by far the most feedback. Arabic is…