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The Worst Translations Ever

Translating a document sounds easier than it is mainly because there are so many factors to consider. Most people, including those who code automated computerized translation tools, tend to think it’s a matter of replacing a source word with that of a corresponding word in the required language. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to […]

How to Prepare your e-Commerce Website for Efficient Translation?

We live in a truly global online community where e-commerce is only as good as your ability to communicate effectively. Unfortunately, despite residing in a global community, we don’t speak one universal language. English may arguably be the second language of choice for most non-native speakers, but it does not effectively communicate when you’re selling […]

October 21, 2016
By Ya-Hub Translations
Culture
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Business languages of the Middle Eastern Region

The Middle East is often enshrined in propagated myths and cultural misunderstandings. Often times this leads to problematic interpretations of how things should be handled, and when it comes to business, this is especially so. If one plans to exercise a form of business deal in a middle eastern area, it’s significantly important they not […]

Hiring Native Translators: Why Does it Matter?

Whatever the context might be, having a translator and linguistic interpreter can be quite handy. Language is a challenging organism which rapidly changes from place to place. Even in your own backyard, there are likely accents stretching from one end of the country to the next. Outside of the United States, dialects exist by the […]

September 8, 2016
By Ya-Hub Translations
Culture
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Is English REALLY the International Language?

The answer to this question depends on whether you’re having a calm discussion about it in the classroom or a heated shouting match in a bar. In the classroom, the conclusion would be “yes – sometimes and for some things,” in the bar the answer is whatever the biggest and toughest guy says. Who Makes […]

How do Translation Companies Work?

Traditionally, translation companies processed all of their translations in-house, whereas translation agencies outsourced their translation work to freelancers. These days, this distinction between the two sources for professional translation services is fading. The general distinction still applies, but there is overlap in how these services are processed. The primary reason for outsourcing to freelancers is […]

Why Having your Site Professionally Translated Matters

Language barriers can be a serious hurdle to overcome. There’s more to a different language than the words used or phrases said; the very placement of things like verbs and nouns changes dramatically from dialect to dialect. Some who might not know a language will try elementary methods to attain a basic translation of something, […]

What is Spanglish? Chinglish?

Language is always evolving, due to a variety of different pressures and circumstances. One of the things that influences the evolution of any language is the exposure of its speakers to other languages. In every language, around the world, there are occurrences of loan words: words which originated in one language and then are adopted […]

What is Internet Localization?

Businesses looking to expand their marketing to an international audience have a lot to consider. Small businesses, in particular, have a difficult time pulling of this expansion because they often have very limited marketing budgets. Internet Localization Defined To present a “local” look and feel to potential customers, businesses usually begin by translating their website. […]

Languages of the Rainbow Nation

With the passing of Nelson Mandela on December 5, 2013, there is renewed interest in examining his life, his struggles, and his accomplishments. This is an opportunity for many who did not follow the story of the arc of his life to learn of the country from which he hailed. The Rainbow Nation A rainbow, […]