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 language translation startup has raised $15 million in funding from New Enterprise Associates and Union Square Ventures. The funds will go toward hiring and promoting the service internationally.Last June we introduced Duolingo, a combination free …

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the world’s most translated document. The Uilta language translation is the 385th and most recent, addition to the list of official translations of the Declaration.On 10 December 1948, the United Nations G…

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…

Google has just announced it has added Lao as its 65th language to the Google Translate service. But the new language (currently in alpha) is not yet offered in Google Chrome’s translation feature.Six years ago Google first announced their approach t…

The billboards displayed in St. Paul, Minnesota tout the restaurant chain’s breakfast offerings in the Hmong language. But native speakers say the ad slogan’s incorrect syntax renders it nonsensical.Earlier this month McDonald’s Corporation apologized …

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…

Spanish speaking US residents comprise one of the most prominent foreign language domestic markets in the world, with an estimated purchasing power of over $1 trillion.US Hispanics tend to retain their culture and language more so than other ethnic gro…

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…

The Michigan Translators/Interpreters Network (MiTiN) invites you to their third regional conference on interpreting and translation on October 13, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Novi, MI.This year’s keynote speakers are Harry Obst, interpreter to sev…