The Importance of Understanding Cultural Differences as an Interpreter
Earlier this year, two world leaders met face-to-face for the first time. U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed the world’s future in a private room accompanied only by their interpreter, Dr. Yun Hyang Lee. Without drawing attention to herself, Dr. Lee was tasked with smoothly and clearly bridging the […]
How to Increase Your Book Sales with Accurate Literary Translations
Translating a work of fiction into other languages represents a chance to introduce your book to a wider audience and substantially increase book sales, whether you’re with a traditional publisher or an independent author looking to find new readers. Why You Should Think About Translating Your Book The main reason to expand to other countries […]
The Importance of Language Testing
A concierge at a resort hotel who must communicate with guests in their language… A nurse practitioner must be able to tell a Spanish-speaking patient about their medical treatment options… A legal assistant hired to provide foreign language document reviews at a law firm… A translator at a multinational corporate event who must communicate the […]
Women’s Equality Day: Ana’s Story
ALTA is happy to support women’s equality through our Medical Interpreter Training course! Check out Ana’s story to learn how being a medical interpreter has helped her achieve her goals and leave a legacy for her daughter. Ana Salvadore Interview: 1) What languages do you speak? Spanish, English and Italian 2) Which language do you […]
10 Marketing Translation Fails That Impacted High-Profile Companies
Spectacular translation fails are the stuff of legend. While one of the most famous marketing translation fail examples is that of Chevy’s attempt to introduce its new car model “NOVA” in Mexico, which translates to “No go” in Spanish, this translation fail is actually a myth (there are plenty of Chevy Novas tooling around Mexico.) […]
Getting to know Thais Barboni do Prado
ALTA Qualified Portuguese Interpreter: Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare® alumni Tell us a little bit about the first moment you realized you were bilingual. “I remember I heard a song, and I could understand the meaning without translating it. I used to love to listen to music and translate it to understand what I was singing, […]
Translation Tip of the Week: Supply Great Content
So you’ve done the research to find the best translation agency for your business and have just signed off on that first project? Now is the perfect time to start laying the foundation for a productive relationship that delivers high-quality documents, on time and within the budget. This process begins with you, the client! There […]
Haute Culture Books: Bringing Untranslated Classics to English Readers
For as many texts that have been translated into English, scores more have not enjoyed the wider readership that the English language provides. Haute Culture aims to change that with a line of international books that have never before been translated into English. By commissioning translations of literary classics, the small publishing house founded in […]
Global Success Centers Selects ALTA Language Services
November 21, 2011 For Immediate Release Global Success Centers Selects ALTA Language Services ATLANTA, Georgia – The Global Success Centers is pleased to announce that ALTA Language Services has been selected as its preferred translation services provider. ALTA Language Services is an Atlanta-based translation services business with over 30 years experience supporting internationally minded small […]
New Zealand Slang
As an American living in New Zealand, it took some time to fully adjust to the Kiwi lifestyle. Learning to drive on the opposite side of the road (or wrong side, as I like to refer to it) and acquainting myself with the long list of slang/colloquialisms has gone a long way in helping me […]