In this two-part series, we discuss all of the pros and cons of choosing various language service providers for translation needs, based on a range of qualifications. You can find Part 1 of this post here. For many businesses and organizations in need of high-quality translations, it can often be difficult to know where to start. While…
Business strategies are always in movement, shifting around as companies work to grow and develop into new markets. From governments to tourism, travel to the arts, and beyond, any business that wishes to succeed globally needs to explore markets that are different from their immediate environment. Is your company making global advancements in an intelligent way?…
Take a look at this real-life example of how Language Department‘s team of translation experts are helping companies tackle the complex world of language. Imagistic provides dynamic business technology solutions to organizations, including custom technology strategies, software and more. As a company that works with clients to identify, build and implement solutions that expand businesses in a strategic way, Imagistic realized…
There are at least 7,102 known languages in the world today; 23 of these are a mother tongue for more than 50 million people. The image below shares the many languages spoken in this world, including how many people really speak them. We represent each language within black borders and then provide the numbers of native speakers…
While English increases in popularity, there are words and phrases commonly found in various other languages that will never be directly translatable. We’re here to celebrate these beautiful, strange, and often elaborate expressions that hold importance to their respective cultures. Japanese is the primary language of Japan and is spoken by over 128 million people…
Our vast community of bilingual and multilingual translation experts are what make Language Department able to help companies navigate the world of language. Junicon is a leading provider of marketing research-based consulting services for healthcare markets worldwide. The company needed an accurate translation of many medical and technical surveys in a timely and confidential manner. Since…
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is recognized around the world, every year on May 21st. As a part of the larger international community of language as a whole, this day of celebration is especially near and dear to our hearts. We consider ourselves to be true promoters of understanding, inclusion…
We recently stumbled on an opinion article that considers the overwhelming importance of keeping up with correct regional dialects, specifically within voice searching. By 2020, it is predicted that at least half of all searches will be made through voice. In short, accurately localizing content (both written and audible) that represents individual regional dialects is essential to…
As Spanish language experts (many of us native speakers!), we know quite a lot about the history, growth and depth behind the language itself. That said, there is always something new to learn! Below in this infographic, created by SpeakingLatino.com, are some amazing, unique and interesting facts about Spanish and those who speak it – how…
Beyond the linguistic qualities that are needed in any translation project, when we’re presented with an English to Arabic translation we are actually undertaking a job that calls for deep-seated knowledge of the differences between both languages and the cultures to which they belong. English to Arabic translation implies a solid understanding and respect for differences…
