Save your language translations with Google Translate Phrasebook

Now when you enter a word or phrase into Google’s translation service you’ll be presented with an option to save that word or phrase into a personalized phrasebook for later reference.The new Phrasebook feature allows you to easily create a personalize…

Increased number of legal language interpreters for Maine courts reflects state’s growing diversity

The State of Maine employs 54 qualified court interpreters to help residents with limited English proficiency comprehend criminal, civil, juvenile and family proceedings in the state’s 38 courthouses.“I feel like I am very much helping the comm…

Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone breaks the language barrier with new automated translation function

Samsung Electronics has announced the fourth generation GALAXY S, the GALAXY S 4, designed to “bring your world together” with an automated instant language translator function, among several other new and innovative features.If you’re like m…

Samsung Galaxy S 4 smartphone breaks the language barrier with new automated translation function

Samsung Electronics has announced the fourth generation GALAXY S, the GALAXY S 4, designed to “bring your world together” with an automated instant language translator function, among several other new and innovative features.If you’re like m…

Quebec French language office president resigns over language translation controversy

The president of Quebec’s language office, Louise Marchand, has resigned following a slew of embarrassing international headlines generated by a French-language inspection controversy.Quebec’s French Language Minister Diane De Courcy has announced the …

Translators without Borders leads language translation effort in an information sharing initiative for Kenyan elections

Earlier this month, Translators without Borders led a translation team in partnership with Ushahidi as part of the Uchaguzi Kenya 2013 deployment to ensure free, fair and peaceful elections in Kenya.The Kenyan elections were held on March 4, 2013 and T…

The high value of professional language translation and interpretation

Richard Smith was editor of the British Medical Journal for 13 years until 2004. He recently wrote about the fundamental importance of language translation and interpretation to global businesses and other enterprises. If you’ve read the book Fou…

Spanish language translation and the holy potato

A discussion about the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI while fixing dinner at home serves as a backdrop for this humorous little story about the Spanish language translation of the word potato“No hay papa,” which translated from Spanish in…

Cambodian language interpreters for Khmer Rouge trial go on strike due to lack of pay

Cambodian interpreters angry that they have gone without pay for three months have stopped working at the genocide trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.In a setback for international justice, 30 Cambodian translation staff member…

Telephone language interpreters provide emergency relief in Switzerland

The Swiss National Telephone Interpreting Service has conducted a well-received pilot project demonstrating its ability to provide practical and helpful emergency interventions that are not limited to those in hospitals.The service provides telephone l…