Transcreation is the method of translating the old, and creating the new. Literally: “trans-creation.” Transcreation is not language-based, but culture and concept-based. It differs from direct translation as it focuses on how you wish to present your product or services, and adapts the message to speak to your target audience in their native tongue, effectively. […]
Learning to express love and passion across cultures can be difficult, however, Language Department are experts in translation, localization and interpretation of over 60 languages.
Assistant Project Manager Language Department has dedicated over 25 years to providing the highest quality language services, using an intelligent and experienced community of translators. We offer our clients a wide range of language services across many diverse industries, including translation, proofreading & QA, on-site interpreting, website support and more. As a growing LSP, we […]
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.
While there are plenty of ways for video content creators to approach subtitling, it’s important that the end result is clear, accurate, and captures the original intent. At Language Department, we know how important it is to get the best subtitles possible. In the first article of our series on Subtitles, we take a look […]
“Ey! ¿Todo bien?” or “Ei! Tot bé?” While these two opening phrases may seem deceptively similar at first glance, they are, in fact, two separate languages. The first is in Spanish, while the latter is in Catalan, and both translate to “Hey! All good?” There is a lot to learn about the differences between Catalan […]
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. Who hasn’t felt a longing for home? The funny thing is that this sentiment gets […]
The landscape of translation services has been a rapidly changing one in recent years. With the advent of new technologies and industries, the need now is greater than ever to source the best translations possible, and fast. With the wide variety of services available, it can be challenging to know which are the best choices […]
Communication is integral to true understanding. Nearly everything we do in our day-to-day lives requires communication, and this is especially true in business. From the messaging we use in our communications, to in-person interactions, even to the colors we choose to communicate in branding, we rely on effective communication. This holds even more true when […]
It is a well-known fact that language is made up of words and gestures that are familiar to most of us. Each culture has its own, and often, there is overlap between languages that makes communication a little more simple. Other times, we rely on translation to bridge many of those gaps that are not […]
