Ten reasons why language translation is significant to your life Part 1

Language translation affects your everyday life according to Nataly Kelly, so much so that she co-authored a just released book on the subject.Last week we reviewed the book Found in Translation: How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms the World, …

Scientists warn most European languages are at risk of digital extinction

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…

Found in Language Translation: Saving Lives and Protecting Rights

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…

YouTube’s automated language translation for captions now supports 300 languages

Building a global audience on YouTube means that your videos must reach viewers around the world. Problem is that these viewers often speak languages other than English. 70 percent of an estimated 800 million monthly YouTube viewers live outside of the…

The National Capital Area Translators Association Regional Conference 2012: Translating Today’s Trends into Tomorrow’s Successes.

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…

Jimmy Carter and the power of language translation Part 2

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…

Jimmy Carter and the power of language translation Part 1

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…

Duolingo receives multi-million dollar investment for its ambitious language translation service

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 …

Universal Declaration of Human Rights is translated into the endangered indigenous Uilta-language

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…

Language translation and interpretation institute welcomes new students in Qatar

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…