In consecutive interpreting, the translation takes place with a time lag. The interpreter takes notes during the original talk and translates the contents of the speech at the end. This makes it easier for listeners to understand the translated content or complex relationships presented in a foreign language. This form of translation is often used for speeches to give listeners the opportunity to hear the original version themselves, even if they do not speak the foreign language perfectly.
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In the age of the Internet and globalisation, fluid communication across language barriers has never been more important. Translation is therefore essential in many international contexts: setting up operations abroad, internationalising your offer, communicating with multicultural partners... Whatever the sector concerned (medical, legal, financial...), or the type of service (translation, interpreting, voice dubbing...), Alphatrad UK has professionals working in over 100 languages, from the most widely spoken languages in the world to the rarest languages.
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It is only recently that the e-commerce market in Sweden has taken on a greater significance. It has grown rapidly over the last five years, and a few large mail order companies have prepared the way for a clear increase in sales through online shopping. In 2016, more than 10 billion euros worth of transactions were made online in Sweden, and the predictions show increasing growth.
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We are always looking for experienced freelance collaborators, typing pools, or recording studios to expand our network of language professionals.
Who are we looking for?
Voice-over artists
We are always looking for new, professional voice-over artists. Representative and professional speech samples are especially important for applications. If you are an experienced and motivated freelance voice-over artist with solid professional experience, you can also be part of our team.
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Do you want a perfect translation disaster that could not be worse – that puts even the most error-ridden machine translation in the shade? Do you want your customers to run away in droves – or burst out laughing instead of requesting a quotation? Then ignore all of the following tips. Otherwise, the following guidelines will ensure your foreign language communications are well-received everywhere.
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Translation expert Optilingua Group is proud to announce that September 2015 saw the opening of new translation offices in Rome and Turin.
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All the words you read online – and offline in newspapers for example – are written and checked before being published.
The three responsibilities which cover this work are copywriting, proofreading, and editing. This may be three separate jobs undertaken by three different people, or one or two people combining all the tasks. Here’s a quick guide to the difference between each step in producing the words you see before you.
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Translation makes the world turn; whether it’s for business or pleasure, without translation communication would cease.
Here are the 8 most interesting facts about translation.
1. Dedicated day
Every year, translation is celebrated on 30 September. It’s known as International Translation Day. It celebrates the work of those who translate and promotes their expertise.
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The internet is awash with photos of incorrect restaurant menu translations spotted at holiday hot spots which are sometimes very amusing to those who read them – but leave the restaurant owner probably unaware they have an error which looks unprofessional and only serves to diminish their reputation.
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Having the third largest agriculture and food sector in the world, Denmark is globally renowned for being the industry leader in evolving and developing the food industry. The nation exports to over 130 countries and this is down to excellent business research, collaborative partnerships and productive agriculture.
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Many may say that Latin is a ‘dead language’ – but they are very wrong. Latin is in use in every day modern English and has influenced the way we speak since Roman times.
The origins of Latin
Latin was first spoken by the Romans. It derives its name from Latium in Italy, the region the Romans lived in.
With the Roman invasion, languages took on the influence of Latin and soon the Romance languages of Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian had very strong links and roots in the Latin language.
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