One of the challenges in website localization is finding fonts that will support different languages across different operating systems.The age of information technology has made many language services more efficient, but it has also created new issues…

We hear a lot about “dying languages.” But which ones are really on the verge of extinction?Languages, like species or cultures, can be endangered. When we think of languages that could disappear, we often think of obscure tribal languages, where t…

Many Americans, whether English-speaking or with limited English proficiency, lack the language skills necessary to navigate the health care system.You have certainly heard of “literacy” and “illiteracy,” but are you aware of th…

Translators can possess different skill levels, but how can these levels be assessed?A few weeks back, we posted a piece on foreign language levels, focusing on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale that is often used in government and academ…

Breaking down language barriers is one thing; working through cultural differences is another.Sharing a language doesn’t necessarily mean sharing a culture. For example, a French citizen may speak the same language as a French-speaking Canadian, …

Breaking down language barriers is one thing; working through cultural differences is another.Sharing a language doesn’t necessarily mean sharing a culture. For example, a French citizen may speak the same language as a French-speaking Canadian, …

Many excellent medical translation and interpretation resources are available online; here is a selection from Language Translation, Inc.Since the launch of our Medical Translation and Interpretation blog, I have discovered a number of excellent online…

ABC News has reported that language interpreters assigned to work in Afghanistan are not always qualified for the job.As Americans reflect upon the anniversary of September 11, it is also suitable to give a thought to the importance language now plays …

US medical facilities face a growing need to translate written material. How can they keep their translation priorities straight?In establishments that practice translation, the need to translate documents is increasing as the sheer amount of written c…

The use of professional interpreters improves communication accuracy.A slightly old but very convincing video demonstrates the striking difference between the accuracy of a professionally trained interpreter and an untrained family member. The famil…