FAQ – Video Remote Interpreting Services CSA Research[1] noted that in the summer of 2020, demand for Video Remote Interpreting had more than tripled over the prior year. Many, if not most, businesses have used some form of virtual communications over the past several years. As organizations…
Why Over-the-Phone Interpreting? Depending on which expert study you believe, body language accounts for up to 75% of human communication. That being the case, why would anyone choose to use over-the-phone interpreting (commonly referred to as OPI) as a preferred language service? In-Person Interpreting…
As the population of the United States continues to grow and diversify, the need to communicate in multiple languages becomes more and more of a necessity. Likewise, it is imperative to have multilingual capabilities when beginning to work with target audiences in foreign countries. …
This post was originally published on January 25, 2017 and has been updated and expanded for freshness. Here’s the deal: We live in a diverse global environment and our businesses operate in a multlingual world. It’s time to stop viewing translation as a burden…
That’s a great question. And the answer is…complicated. When it comes to interpreting, your bilingual employees can be among your greatest assets. They can also be some of your biggest liabilities. Interpreting is a skill. Interpreting is a distinct skill and is different from…
With nearly 70 million people in the United States speaking a primary language other than English, odds are you are encountering more and more LEP (Limited English Proficient) patients every day. Because a patient’s well-being is on the line, healthcare providers must assist them…
If you go to 100 different web pages about localization, you’ll likely find 100 different definitions. Companies are naturally going to lean towards interpretations that are relevant to their business (and we’re no exception). We like the definition pictured above. It’s simple and,…
What is Localization in Translation? Localization is the process of adapting text, images, videos, marketing campaigns and more, to fit the linguistic, cultural and societal norms of your target audience. Consider this: Roughly 6 billion people speak a language other than English. What’s more,…