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Canada’s French-English Strife Flares at Olympics

About 23 percent of Canadians consider French their first language. Vancouver, where the 2010 Olympic Games were recently held, is home to only a small fraction of that percentage… Read more

Category: General Information, Language, Translation and Localization


Vietnamese Literature Promoted Under Global Spotlight

More than 100 writers and translators from 32 countries are scheduled to take part in the largest conference ever promoting Vietnamese literature globally early next month.  The purpose of… Read more

Category: General Information, Global Business, Translation and Localization


Facebook Gives Translators Awards for their Services

Facebook recently launched an awards program for its translators, where those who translate for the social networking site can receive special icons as they accomplish specific milestones.  Awards are… Read more

Category: General Information, Translation and Localization


School Students Compete in 3rd Annual Translation Contest

quotsOn Tuesday, November 24, more than 3,000 school students from all over Europe tested their language skills at the 3rd annual Young Translators Contest.  According to Leonard Orban, Commissioner… Read more

Category: General Information, International News, Language, Translation and Localization


Translation and Localization FAQ

How does INTERPRETRAC® Work?

INTERPRETRAC® works by allowing customers to submit documents for translation 24/7/365 through a secure online portal.  Your client services specialist, account manager or translation project manager… Read more

Category: FAQ, Translation and Localization, User Education


Facebook Lite Now Available in Over 70 Languages

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Facebook recently released Facebook Lite, a newer and simplified version of the popular social media platform.  The site was originally designed as an alternative for poorer countries… Read more

Category: General Information, Language, Technology, Translation and Localization


Phoenix Children’s Hospital Site of Translation Video Created for Healthcare Staff

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“A Guide to Working with Interpreters in Healthcare” is a 22-minute video that stresses the importance of working with a professional interpreter when caring for a patient whose primary… Read more

Category: General Information, Language, Translation and Localization


International Translators’ Association Launched in Argentina

24960402.arlgflagArgentina recently launched the International Association of Professional Translators and Interpreters in an effort to promote ethical standards in the language services industry.  Aurora Humaran, the association’s president, said the… Read more

Category: General Information, International News, Translation and Localization


Google Releases Farsi Translation Tool

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Google recently launched its Farsi Translation Tool, a service that automatically translates Web sites, blogs and email messages from English to Farsi, Iran’s most commonly spoken language.  GoogleRead more

Category: General Information, International News, Language, Technology, Translation and Localization


Translators Wanted at LinkedIn

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According to the NY Times, translators are infuriated with LinkedIn, the popular social networking Web site with 42 million members worldwide, for seeking out translation services…for FREE! … Read more

Category: General Information, Language, Translation and Localization