His Majesty, The Interpreter: The Fascinating World of Simultaneous Translation
At a meeting of the Portuguese Language Division some time ago, Tereza Braga, a former administrator of the Division, sang the praises of a book written in Portuguese about the translation and interpreting professions. When Gabe Bokor asked me to review a copy of it, I jumped at the chance. Expectations were high for this […]
Simultaneous Interpretation and Its Importance
The oral translation of speech is known as interpretation. The interpretation could also mean the translation of sign language into another language. An interpreter is, therefore, a person who converts the source language into the target language. An interpreter carries out this process either simultaneously, that is, in ‘real time’ or consecutively, that is, when […]
What is the difference between Consecutive and Simultaneous interpretation?
The audience determines simultaneous or consecutive interpreting services. When it comes to speaking with people in another language, you simply need to hire an interpreter who can speak both – right? Well, yes, but not totally. The truth is that your interpretation needs will vary depending on your situation. The easiest way to explain the […]
Globalizing Communication
With so many career options out there, why is it that some of us decide on translation? Is it a love for language or writing? A desire to help the world communicate? Sheer madness? Recently my career took a step in the right direction when I was hired by Ccaps Translation and Localization. With a […]
Benefits of effective visual communication
Visual communication delivers your business message through visual aids. Technology has continuously played a significant role in visual communication to market products and services. 90% of person-to-person communication is non-verbal. Your business should place the utmost importance on visual communication. Visual identity is not just a marketing tool. It removes the guesswork. With a clear […]
The importance of graphics in digital communication, bridgecom.net
Online digital communication is essential to attracting and interacting with new potential customers and clients, as well as your current client base. A strong headline and engaging, informative content are always necessary components for achieving the above. However, nothing beats a good graphic for quickly capturing consumer attention. A good graphic can convey the summary […]
Bridgecom 7 google tools for translators
How can Google help freelancers organize their workplace? In this article I am listing 7 Google tools that may be useful for any freelancer: 1. Google Docs is a great tool that can easily replace your Microsoft Office software. Once subscribed, you can start creating an unlimited number of Documents, Presentations, Spreadsheets, and Forms from your Google Docs […]
Translation – an Ageless Profession
It can be said that everyone smiles in the same language but we still need translators to make communication effective. Translation is a creative profession, which requires an academic level of knowledge and critical thinking skills. It is about moving the soul of a text into a different body. A good translator has a lot […]
What Makes a Translator?, bridgecom.net/en
The “prison of language is only temporary…someday a merciful guard the perfect translator will come along with his keys and let us out,” Wendy Lesser wrote in an article, “The Mysteries of Translation,” in the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2002. The following questions remain, however: Who is this translator? What does he do? And […]