Everything you need to know about video game translation
Video game translation is quite a niche area of the profession, but that being said, it’s vital when looking to successfully market a game abroad. It would be absolutely unthinkable…
Translating for the publishing sector – literary translation and its challenges
Literary translation involves translating texts intended for publication. We must first answer the million dollar question: what’s the difference between a literary translator and a translator who works for the…
The difficulties that come with translating technical manuals
Translating manuals is one of the many branches of professional translation and comes with a unique set of difficulties. But what are they and why is it important to manage…
Which documents need to be translated to apply for Italian citizenship?
Lots of foreign citizens apply for Italian citizenship each year, and the application process entails the translation and legalisation of certain documents. But which documents need translating and how do…
Sworn translations give translated documents the same legal validity as the original document. The apostille translation process is not altogether that different from the sworn translation process and is only…
Over the last twenty years, Europe has opened its borders, adopted a single currency and grown its tourist information network exponentially. As such, requests for translations into various European languages have grown…
Criminal record translations are usually required when applying for residence or work permits in abroad, as well as for a range of other legal practices.
In principle, scientific translation is one of the most complex fields of professional translation. Unlike literary texts, scientific language must be precise and leaves no room for interpretation.
Different types of interpreting: from simultaneous to consecutive
Interpreting is a fundamental branch of translation. It acts on what we call “living language,” spoken by people on a daily basis for a wide range of reasons.
How to translate and register marriage certificates
Translating foreign documents such as marriage certificates is key to their use in other countries. However, merely translating documents does not validate them for use in Italy.
Digital marketing: why having a good multilingual website is important
Digital marketing has changed dramatically over the years. Its development has undoubtedly been aided by the rapid expansion of the mobile web and the increasing number of people using websites…
Working as an interpreter is a courageous choice. In reality, it’s an incredibly stimulating profession and often involves learning new things, meeting people from all walks of life and forging professional…
Translating and legalising documents are two of the most complex tasks a translator is likely to tackle. The reasons vary but often come down to complex technical jargon and the lengthy bureaucratic processes required to…
The Problems That Come with Translating Poetry and How to Succeed
The task of translating poetry has given rise to countless musings on how best to translate poems into different languages over the centuries. The ultimate goal of poetry translators is to convey the original…
Differences between translation and interpretation
Interpreting is a type of translation work that is done orally on the spot. Unlike translators, interpreters have very little time at their disposal and must provide live translations that allow foreign parties to…
How to get the most out of a foreign language negotiation
Carrying out negotiations in one's mother tongue involves substantial communicative and diplomatic effort. And when the negotiation is due to take place in a foreign language with the help of…
