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In the intricate world of assessment technology, reaching out to a diverse global audience presents a unique set of challenges. Language barriers often stand as formidable obstacles, complicating communication and hindering growth. Assessments 24×7, a trailblazer in this field, has long recognized the critical importance of transcending these linguistic barriers. Their goal was not just…
Before the rapid evolution of streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, filmmakers would shoot a film and distribute it to a global audience by translating subtitles into foreign languages. Fast forward over a century later and world cinema is no longer limited by the number of available movie screens or viewing times. Online streaming…
It’s impossible for us to prosper as a society if we don’t have strict legal practices in place. Laws and regulations not only help us to determine right from wrong but are relevant in all aspects of our daily lives, from knowing which side of the road to drive on to paying taxes and renting…
Within Canada, there are 11 recognized official languages, with English and French being the two official languages of the country. While English is used by 57% of the population, 21% of the remaining speak French Canadian. To explore the importance of localizing your European French content to Canadian French, we spoke to the head of our French Canadian team Annie Estéphan, author of the book ‘Les canadianismes français’, and a passionate linguist. Annie has worked in English, Spanish and Canadian French translation services since 2005, specializing in the fields of Corporate Communications, Healthcare, and Information Technology, and has a lot to say on the importance of localizing your French content to effectively capture the French Canadian market.
Working in language interpretation services has its challenges, however working as an interpreter during a pandemic presents more than usual. Interpreters predominantly work face to face and can be found at large events, international conferences, political summits, and more. Currently, many of these events are on hold, rescheduled, or even banned, while others are exclusively virtual. This does not mean, however, that there is no opportunity for interpreters to find work, but they must adapt to the new landscape.
We are often asked about the difference between interpreters and translators.
Although the difference may seem obvious to us, this is a fair question as both translators and interpreters specialize in delivering a message from one language to another.
