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If you speak English, it may seem like a no-brainer that it has become the lingua franca, but that isn’t such a no-brainer if you live in a non-English speaking country – or are descended from those who speak other languages. Due to the combined effects of colonialization, globalization and – quite honestly – and…
Data recently published by the Census Bureau for 2017 shows roughly half of residents in America’s five largest cities now speak a language other than English at home. While China may have its fair share of the media limelight, economic experts proclaim it’s India we should pay close attention to. According to an article in…
Language has always been fluid. Otherwise, Americans would still be using “thee,” “thine”, and “thou,” and Shakespeare’s plays could remain footnote-free in English-speaking countries. However, the advent of social media, which thrives on abbreviations, conversational colloquialisms, and acronyms, has accelerated the natural evolution of language. That makes it challenging for businesses, organizations, and politics to…
Anytime you turn on CNN or an international broadcasting network televising global summits or political delegations, you’ll notice a group of serious, diligent individuals performing simultaneous interpreting services in soundproof booths in and around the perimeter, and heads of state with a headset or earpiece listening intently to the information they are getting. It seems…
Even the most multilingual heads of state and politicians utilize conference interpreters in important meetings and crucial events. They know when it comes to the fragile, silken threads that often bind international diplomacy on all fronts – political, professional and humanitarian – precise words are essential to fluid communication. This respect for language and its…
There are three components inherent in any successful simultaneous interpreting experience: experienced, qualified conference interpreters, high-quality equipment, and professional simultaneous interpretation technicians. And, in some cases, the rental equipment you use will make or break your experience, because even the most successful interpreters in the world struggle if they don’t have access to quality sound…
Like any career, professional translation has its own set of misunderstood vocabulary, terminology, and processes. For example, translators work with written words; it’s interpreters who use the spoken word. If you’re interested in learning more about the difference between translation and interpretation, we invite you to visit Common Misconceptions About Being a Professional Translator. And…
Looking for a magnetic location for your next, multinational conference? Miami, Florida should certainly be a contender, particularly if your colleagues, clients and/or prospects are from Latin America or other Spanish or Portuguese-speaking countries. According to the NAHJ South Florida, “About 70 percent of the entire Miami population are Hispanics and Latinos, and within their…
What do spontaneous interpretation, instantaneous interpreting, real-time interpreting and real-time translation have in common? They’re all inaccurate versions of the term simultaneous interpretation (or simultaneous interpreting). Other, common misnomers include simultaneous translation, real-time translation or instantaneous translation – even though translation is a different area of linguistic expertise altogether (more on that later). Simultaneous interpretation…
San Jose is an ideal international conference and event location because in addition to being located in the heart of Silicon Valley, global partners, clients and customers will enjoy close proximity to some of the West Coast’s most desirable destinations and attractions. Business professionals from both the IT sector and other fields will enjoy attending…