Although they have certain similarities, simultaneous translation and consecutive translation generate different experiences for the listener. But what are they and how are they applied? Continue following the content to understand more about the topic! How does simultaneous translation work? In this type of translation, the interpreter works in an acoustic booth with sound isolation in order to make the…
Questions about the difference between Machine Translators and Translation Assistance Software are very frequent and have certainly crossed your mind. But what is the difference between these two resources? Read this content and understand more about this subject! What are Machine Translators? Automatic translation is when you use tools to automatically change the language of a given text. Thus, it…
Legal translation is a service that requires a great deal of knowledge, experience and attention to detail. Because it employs many expressions and concepts derived from the law and, furthermore, from the legal vocabulary of each country and language, legal translation professionals need to be highly specialized in the legal field. In this article, Global Languages will introduce you to…
As new technologies emerge, the oil and gas industry is growing worldwide. In addition to traditional locations in Russia and the Middle East, the oil and gas industry is expanding to new hot spots all over the world including Brazil, Algeria, Venezuela, Nigeria, Mexico, Greenland, Indonesia and Angola, to name just a few. As the industry expands, so does the…
With oceans and seas covering around 80% of the planet, the maritime industry has always been an important means of commercial and cultural communication. And in the world of translation this is a subject that encompasses a range of different subjects. The maritime industry has its own language and uses complex terminology laden with technical and engineering terms. If we…
A patent is a title given by public concession in order to ensure the exclusive right to commercial exploitation of a particular creation. In addition to guaranteeing the right of exclusive commercialization within the territory in which the registration took place, the patent functions as protection against competitors, who, in turn, cannot reproduce or copy the patented idea or product.…
Financial reports are among the most important documents for a company that maintains relations with investors. This is primarily due to the report’s target audience, which includes people who generally have a great deal of influence over the company and its future, including directors, investors, senior executives, and the press. So, it’s important that the annual report appears to be…
Have you ever heard of Ad Hoc Translation? Well, first of all, let’s understand what the expression “ad hoc” means. In Latin, “ad hoc” literally means “for this”. This meaning is clearly reflected in contemporary English usage of “ad hoc”: anything that is “ad hoc” can be thought of as existing “just for this purpose”. When should an Ad Hoc…
No matter where you are or who you talk to, the general idea that technology will someday do away with the need for translators is widespread. This idea is anything but new. Humanity has long dreamed of the day when technological advances can create a tool to break the language barrier. In this article, Global Languages will present arguments showing…
