10 Tips: Adapting a Translation

Translating an advert into a foreign language needs to make sense and register an understanding in the target culture. This is done by adapting the original document, which means a linguistic and cultural transference from the original to the target translation. A well-adapted translation will fulfil the original document by reflecting the correct meaning and […]

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Language Translation – Use of language professionals a factor in successful export strategy

For companies that export, it’s important to have foreign language speakers on staff – but they can’t cover all your bases.Results of 2007 research are currently being used to bring home the stunning cost of poor foreign language skills to Britis…

Levels of Quality for Translations

Everyone expects the highest level of quality for their translations, for most, this usually means receiving a translation that is readable and understandable. However, there are a number of levels of quality for translations and it is important to distinguish which level you require as this won’t only affect how the document reads but also […]

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Preparation for Website Globalization

Preparing to go global with your website is a big commitment and will take a lot of time, resources, clear goals and detailed planning in order for the globalization to be a success and to minimise the risk of errors occurring. Why so much commitment and planning? Website production has matured very quickly over the […]

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« Soft skills » and foreign language mastery

Successful foreign language use requires not only knowledge, but communicative skills.I don’t know if it’s a European thing, but suddenly I’m hearing the term “soft skills” everywhere. According to Whatis.com, a specializ…

Language Translation – Slight increase in Telephone Interpreting market

A recent report by Common Sense Advisory shows the telephone interpreting market resisting the recession.According to Common Sense Advisory, a leading source of language service industry research, telephone interpreting has held steady through the rece…

Language Translation – Our most important asset: our clients

In this final post introducing our new website, we’ll show you how we’ve featured our most important asset – our clients.Language Translation, Inc has a long history of working with a fascinating array of clients, both multinational corporations …

Language Translation – Can apps make your children multilingual?

Recent industry news suggests that apps may be the key to raising multi-lingual offspring. What’s the real story?I was intrigued by an article that came across my news alerts: “Six-Year Old Girl on Track to Learn 4th Language,” published …

Introducing Ben Lewis

Dear blog-reading enthusiasts, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself… I am a football fan, fitness fanatic (although I don’t look like it), lover of travel, food, drink and riding roller-coasters. However most importantly, I am a Relationship Manager at Kwintessential having started at the very beginning of January. My job is […]

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Somerset Firm’s Passion Translates into Success

Monday 19th September 2011: Expanding firm Kwintessential have further tied the company’s future to Somerset with an investment in new offices. Now based in Crewkerne, the once one-man operation has grown to become a global player with offices in London, California, Buenos Aires, Cape Town and Dubai.  Passionate about Somerset, the Managing Director, Neil Payne, […]

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