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The French language across the world: Parlez-vous français ?

Posted on September 22, 2015
By Chang-CastilloLanguage Translation

It was a wandering French geographer with a vision of language as a unifying and deeply generative cultural influence who coined the term “Francophonie” (French-speaking world). His name was Onésime Reclus, a 19th century booster of French culture and language who traveled widely and wrote books primarily about the French colonies in Africa. His vision…

Brazilian Portuguese: the Passport to the New Latin American Powerhouse

Posted on May 29, 2015
By Chang-CastilloBusiness Language Translation

Slightly larger than the continental United States, Brazil is a vast country with epic beauty and immense natural resources. It is also the birthplace of the Girl from Ipanema, the archetypal beauty whose winsome walk has charmed many as she saunters along that shimmering beach so memorialized in song. Certainly she is symbolic of Brazil’s…

French and Spanish: Languages of International Business

Posted on April 20, 2015
By Chang-CastilloBusiness Language Translation

  With so many languages in the world to learn, and the accelerating rise of China as a global economic superpower, why are French and Spanish still so very important in the world of business? Certainly, French has been overtaken by Chinese, Arabic, or Russian? Hasn’t Spanish gone the way of the Spanish Armada? While…

Interpreters and Translators: Different Skills, Same High Standards

Posted on April 2, 2015
By Chang-CastilloTranslation

Interpretation and translation are two separate specialties and like speaking and writing, involve an entirely different set of skills and expertise. Both skills imply a fluency in and a love of language, an ear and eye for detail and for discerning meaning rapidly and most of all accurately. Arguably, both skills are more similar than…

Canadian French and French from France – What’s the Difference?

Posted on March 15, 2015
By Chang-CastilloLanguage Translation Travel

French is one of those delicious and intriguing languages that nearly everyone wants to learn, but few actually seem to master.  Sexy, sibilant and seductive with a whisper of poetry just underneath its apparent rigor and romance, French is a language that never fails to enchant.

There is not only one French, there are many.

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Website Translation Tips

Posted on January 10, 2014
By Chang-CastilloTranslation

Website design is challenging enough when you are dealing with one language. However, it is an entirely different beast when you are targeting an international market. These website translation tips can help you create a website that positions your company well in the global market, maintains best SEO (Search Engine Optimization) practices, and – most…

What are the Fields of Specialization for an Interpreter?

Posted on November 22, 2013
By Chang-CastilloTranslation

As communication between nations becomes more and more necessary, the need for highly qualified interpreters expands.  If you are considering a career in interpreting, or are considering hiring an interpreter for a specific need, you should be aware of the various specializations in the field.  There are various types of interpreting, each requiring a different…

When to Bring an Interpreter to a Business Meeting

Posted on October 25, 2013
By Chang-CastilloBusiness Translation Travel

Having an interpreter at a business meeting can prove to be a huge asset when you are doing business with international clients and business prospects. So, when is it appropriate to provide an interpreter to help you conduct international business more easily? When you’re dealing with clients that do not speak your language comfortably or…

The Benefits of a Native Language Translator for Written Documents

Posted on August 30, 2013
By Chang-CastilloTranslation

U.S. corporations, working with printed documents, need the services of a professional translator if, for example, they want their employee manual printed in German, they have reports they want to share with a Japanese subsidiary, or they are launching an advertising campaign in China.  For non-linguists, buying translation services are daunting because written words reflect on…

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