Almost quarterly those in the language translation or language interpreting services hear from organizations, and more specifically, language translation agencies that are trying to mainstream the process of becoming a professional language translator or interpreter. Because there are so many languages, dialects, and specialties like medical or legal, it’s been quite a challenge to be able to create one standardized way of certifying interpreter services.
Here at IU we recognize this challenge and have consequently adopted the standards of many reputable organizations to certify, assess, and qualify our language interpreters and translators. These could be RID, CHIA, ATA, just to name a few.
The language industry is growing since the need of their language translation and interpreter services are growing at such a rapid rate. It’s important to scrutinize the language company you opt to work with until you have a satisfaction level that the interpreters and translators to be utilized are professional, reliable, and qualified. Contact IU today to request interpreting services.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Word Choice in Translation Services
Do you know the difference between curse and swear? Is there a difference? Well, not any more. But there was a point when curse meant you wanted something bad to happen to someone else, but now it means using profanity. Swear used to be used when someone was witness to a commitment, but it now also refers to using profanity.
If you do not understand the meanings of words and the nuances when one word can be the same as another,r then you are not fit to offer professional translation services. Only those who have studied a language as well as keeps current with the evolution of word choice and word usage should be offering translation services.
When you choose a professional translation company to work with, how will you know if the language translator is qualified to perform a translation? There are many ways to confirm this. One way is to ask a lot of questions. Aks the interpreting service company how they qualify their translators. Ask what experience the translator has in a given subject area. If you are in need of a medical translation, then it is even more crucial to ask about the credentials of the translator who will actually perform the medical translation. Other ways to verify your language translating service choice is to check references, look them up in the Better Business Bureau, or Google them.
Translation is not rocket science by any means, but it does take a professional to ensure accuracy. Contact Interpreters Unlimited to learn about our translation service division.
If you do not understand the meanings of words and the nuances when one word can be the same as another,r then you are not fit to offer professional translation services. Only those who have studied a language as well as keeps current with the evolution of word choice and word usage should be offering translation services.
When you choose a professional translation company to work with, how will you know if the language translator is qualified to perform a translation? There are many ways to confirm this. One way is to ask a lot of questions. Aks the interpreting service company how they qualify their translators. Ask what experience the translator has in a given subject area. If you are in need of a medical translation, then it is even more crucial to ask about the credentials of the translator who will actually perform the medical translation. Other ways to verify your language translating service choice is to check references, look them up in the Better Business Bureau, or Google them.
Translation is not rocket science by any means, but it does take a professional to ensure accuracy. Contact Interpreters Unlimited to learn about our translation service division.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Chrome Language Translation Extension
Are you a Google+ user yet? It doesn’t matter, just curious. What’s interesting to know is that Google has developed a translating service for its Google+ users. Now, users of this social-networking site can post a comment into more than 50 languages. Users only need to install an interpreting service extension. Once it is installed, a “translate” button will appear. This language translation tool also works with comments.
Google wants to emphasize that this is still experimental and are anxious to receive feedback on the usability of this language translation service. No one can argue that this is yet another cool feature of Google+ but would be remiss in thinking that this could ever compare to professional interpreting services. This language translation service tool, like others, is excellent for quick translations of comments, postings, etc. but does not replace the need for professional interpretation and document translation when accuracy and quality are crucial. Contact IU for translation services and interpreting services for court hearings, legal translations, depositions, medical interpreting, and other interpretation settings.
Google wants to emphasize that this is still experimental and are anxious to receive feedback on the usability of this language translation service. No one can argue that this is yet another cool feature of Google+ but would be remiss in thinking that this could ever compare to professional interpreting services. This language translation service tool, like others, is excellent for quick translations of comments, postings, etc. but does not replace the need for professional interpretation and document translation when accuracy and quality are crucial. Contact IU for translation services and interpreting services for court hearings, legal translations, depositions, medical interpreting, and other interpretation settings.
Monday, August 22, 2011
From Refugee to Language Interpreter
I was truly moved when reading about a Bosnia refugee who came to the US in 1997 with no knowledge of English and now currently owns his own language interpreting services company. His story is quite unique. As a police officer he would use his knowledge of Bosnian and English to providing translation services to the refugee community, but not always in the capacity of a police officer. He actually worked for a language translation company but was not happy with how the company operated. So he ventured out to start his own language translation company. His wife speaks both English and Arabic so was also able to assist with the start of their new interpreting service company.
Today the couple services multiple languages and run a tight ship. He requires language interpreters to wear a uniform, be on time, and act professional at all times. He finds that the most common language interpreting service requested is for medical appointments and translation services for private meetings with attorneys. Before his interpreter services were available, refugees would take their children out of school to be their interpreters. Many times these were Elementary age children. This is the reality of many refugee communities. This is why IU works with so many Department of Health and Human Services to provide language translation.
As a refugee himself who struggled for so long, this police officer and business owner’s motivation was simple: to give back to the community that supported him so much.
Today the couple services multiple languages and run a tight ship. He requires language interpreters to wear a uniform, be on time, and act professional at all times. He finds that the most common language interpreting service requested is for medical appointments and translation services for private meetings with attorneys. Before his interpreter services were available, refugees would take their children out of school to be their interpreters. Many times these were Elementary age children. This is the reality of many refugee communities. This is why IU works with so many Department of Health and Human Services to provide language translation.
As a refugee himself who struggled for so long, this police officer and business owner’s motivation was simple: to give back to the community that supported him so much.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Bloggers in India
We all know how huge blogs are today. There is pretty much a blog for everything and everyone. Let’s take India for example. Estimates show there are less than 300 Hindi bloggers. That’s low! Keep in mind there are over 400 million who speak Hindi in India. Another estimate shows that there are about 2,000 blogging in Tamil in all of India. Compare this to 40,000 English bloggers in India.
It’s been slow, but bloggers in India and elsewhere now have the ability to blog in other languages besides English. Translating services for these users were not available and the Internet was only available in English. Language translation options have been a technical ordeal in India, but finally they have access to Indic script. This allows Indian users to view the Internet in their own language.
Now there is Google Translate which opened up “Indic web” which gives users a translating service for converting site content into their own language such as Bengali, Gujarti, and Tamil- all languages that IU provides interpreting services and translating services.
Opening up the Internet to other languages has given female bloggers the ability to express their opinions, give advice, share knowledge, and empower other women. Having these online translating service tools has definitely helped society but cannot replace the charm and quality of working with an in-person language interpreter or language translator. Interpreting services is needed in all sectors of a society from academic to medical to corporate. If you need translation services or interpreting services, contact IU to learn more.
It’s been slow, but bloggers in India and elsewhere now have the ability to blog in other languages besides English. Translating services for these users were not available and the Internet was only available in English. Language translation options have been a technical ordeal in India, but finally they have access to Indic script. This allows Indian users to view the Internet in their own language.
Now there is Google Translate which opened up “Indic web” which gives users a translating service for converting site content into their own language such as Bengali, Gujarti, and Tamil- all languages that IU provides interpreting services and translating services.
Opening up the Internet to other languages has given female bloggers the ability to express their opinions, give advice, share knowledge, and empower other women. Having these online translating service tools has definitely helped society but cannot replace the charm and quality of working with an in-person language interpreter or language translator. Interpreting services is needed in all sectors of a society from academic to medical to corporate. If you need translation services or interpreting services, contact IU to learn more.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Language Translation Apps
With a zillion apps out there for your smart phones, you have to guess there are several for language translation or interpreter services. Of course there are. Google Translate and Talk to Me are two language translation apps. The person needing the translation service can simply speak into the phone in English and then hear the same phrase translated into another language. This is a great app for those tourists roaming around a country where they do not know the native language. The app is simple but the catch is making sure your smart phone works in the country you are in. Oh and the apps are free.
If your phone does not work there are other translating services apps like Jibbigo. This is a translation service app that actually installs the language translation dictionary into your phone’s memory card so it can be accessed offline. The player is free; however, there is a fee for the language translation dictionary.
These apps are great for the average user, but it still will never replace a proper interpreting service when the language translation is most vital. Use a professional interpreting service not a funky app that will help you find the nearest railway stop or closest hostel.
If your phone does not work there are other translating services apps like Jibbigo. This is a translation service app that actually installs the language translation dictionary into your phone’s memory card so it can be accessed offline. The player is free; however, there is a fee for the language translation dictionary.
These apps are great for the average user, but it still will never replace a proper interpreting service when the language translation is most vital. Use a professional interpreting service not a funky app that will help you find the nearest railway stop or closest hostel.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Loving Translating Services
The New Oxford American Dictionary has chosen Sarah Palin’s refudiate as its 2010 Word of the Year. The Word Geek has chosen augmented reality for her 2010 Word of the Year. Yes there are people out there who do nothing but focus on language and all the idiosyncrasies which go along with such a profession. But there are even people like Talk Show Host David Letterman who have top ten lists of their favorite words. Letterman’s 2010 Word of the Year was palincoherent. His humor never gets old.
So what’s my pint with all of this? These word and language experts are the very ones you want to utilize for translation services and interpreter services. I don’t mean hire Letterman for translating services. I am simply stating that those who have the love for the language industry are the ones that will perform the best translation service and/or interpreting service. The question is how to you know if the interpreter or translator you are using has this knowledge; has this compassion for the interpretation and translation service industry? Well, just ask. Interpreters who love their profession love to talk about it too. Those who love being in the translating service industry will be the first to tell you that.
At IU our staff is bi-lingual. We have staff who have spent many years in interpreting services and translating services and now use that experience and knowledge to evaluate the interpreters and translators we use. Call us to learn more about what we do, and yes, ask us if we love our job!
So what’s my pint with all of this? These word and language experts are the very ones you want to utilize for translation services and interpreter services. I don’t mean hire Letterman for translating services. I am simply stating that those who have the love for the language industry are the ones that will perform the best translation service and/or interpreting service. The question is how to you know if the interpreter or translator you are using has this knowledge; has this compassion for the interpretation and translation service industry? Well, just ask. Interpreters who love their profession love to talk about it too. Those who love being in the translating service industry will be the first to tell you that.
At IU our staff is bi-lingual. We have staff who have spent many years in interpreting services and translating services and now use that experience and knowledge to evaluate the interpreters and translators we use. Call us to learn more about what we do, and yes, ask us if we love our job!
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