A European team of researchers, including scientists from University of Manchester, has concluded that digital assistance for 21 of the 30 languages investigated is ‘non-existent’ or ‘weak’ at best.Last June we shared a story with you about Nicolas Ost…

Language translation touches every aspect of life. This is the main message of the just released book Found in Translation: How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms the World, by Nataly Kelly and Jost Zetzsche.In June we brought you a post outlinin…

This one-day regional conference for translation and interpreting professionals will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, at the Artisphere located at 1101 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington, Virginia.The NCATA Regional Conference will…

In her book, Found in Translation, Nataly Kelly argues that translation can influence the world, including even the presidency of the United States. She discovered many interesting links between language translation and President Jimmy Carter.Here&rsqu…

Can translation shape a presidency? Nataly Kelly believes that translation affects the oval office in more ways than most people realize. The commander-in-chief has extraordinary power to shape policy related to translation and language in general.Earl…

The institute aims to become an international center of excellence for the study of translation, interpreting, and languages by offering a comprehensive range of courses, including postgraduate degrees, high-level language training, and quality transla…

Translators and interpreters are all keenly aware of what hangs in the balance of their expertise. But rarely does their choice of words fall under so much scrutiny as when dealing with public officials.In 2011, Harry Obst, former interpreter for seven…

From India to Kenya, rural communities are ravaged by preventable diseases, while having very limited or no access to information in a language they understand can only compound the situation.Earlier this year we reported that Translators Without Borde…

Appointment points to growth and support from industry.Back in May we reported that Translators without Borders, the U.S.- based charitable organization that facilitates the transfer of knowledge to those in need, had announced the opening of its first…

Smartling Delivers Real-Time Visibility and Control to Accelerate Translation ProjectsSmartling, a leading provider of cloud-based translation management software, today announced the Smartling Translation Management System, a web application that allo…