American or British English? When translating documents to another language, it is very easy to forget that either or both of the target and source languages could have variants. These variants need be taken into consideration so that the proper context of the translation can be realized. The same is true for the English language […]
Why is translation into Japanese So Hard? The Japanese language is undoubtedly one of the most complex languages in the world. Which makes translation into Japanese very hard indeed. It is dubbed as the hardest language for westerners to learn, and the reasons are not far-fetched. Cultural factors of translation into Japanese One, there’s a […]
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Learning a new language can seem like a difficult task. But when you go through the process you will enjoy the rewarding experiences that a new language will offer you. However, next time you come across those funny ads that guarantee you’ll learn a language in 2 weeks or 1 month, don´t believe it!
Learning how to become a successful translator is not a day’s job. If you are reading this piece, chances are you know that already. In the same light, though, this does not mean it is impossible to become one. In fact, the reason why many fail at translations is not because they do not have […]