Legal Document Translation: Everything You Need to Know
An inaccurate translation of a word from Maori to English caused a dispute in the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi that is still being argued today. Even a single syllable that...
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An inaccurate translation of a word from Maori to English caused a dispute in the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi that is still being argued today. Even a single syllable that...
Are you looking for information on Japanese translation? If you’ve been to Japan, you’ll already know that there are huge differences between British and Japanese culture. Not only is the language...
In the event of a hard Brexit, UK businesses that trade heavily with the EU should fling their nets wider and seek opportunities in future fellow third country markets, says...
They say that love makes the world go around. And like any loveable translation services agency that knows about local customs, we’ve explored romantic traditions around the globe. But prepare...
There are various ways to translate your WordPress site, and you can read all about them in our WordPress translation plugin blog post. Some are good, and others not so...
A WordPress auto-translation plugin can be an extremely useful tool. It’s a great way to save time, keep costs down and broaden the number of languages used on your website....
We know that it can be hard for businesses to reach an international market without using large organisations, like Amazon, to effectively promote their products. Using these large companies will...
In an earlier December blog, we gave pointers on how to “increase your revenue with translation for e-commerce”. We touched on which languages you should translate to help you make...
Many businesses create paid search campaigns – also known as PPC (pay-per-click) campaigns – solely in English, missing out on valuable revenue from nearly three quarters of internet users worldwide....
One of the most common questions we get at Brightlines, from companies who are looking to translate their website, is around domains. “What domain structure should I use for my...
Which languages should you support on your website, social media and online advertising? This is a big question for businesses in our ever-growing, global marketplace – not helped by the...
Six critical things need to happen to make sure you get a good quality translation. Whether you need a straightforward, standard translation or a higher level, specialised translation, getting the...
The FIFA world cup has just kicked off. The beauty of this football tournament is you never know what might happen. Germany took the trophy away four years ago –...
Accurate technical document translation is vital in today’s global market. We’re here to provide an in-depth understanding of what technical translation means, when you’ll need it, and the challenges it...
How many languages are spoken in Indonesia? Indonesia has 252 million inhabitants who speak over 742 different languages. The fact that Indonesian’s speak so many languages might look like a...
The tradition of sending Christmas cards is one that many nations participate in, and their designs clearly depict distinct cultural differences in a snapshot. Let’s look at how they differ...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is far more than a religious event. Celebrated around the world, people of all faiths and beliefs have embraced Christmas traditions....
With October coming to an end, adults and kids of all ages are gearing up for the annual fright-fest that is Halloween. This spooky event is marked not only in...
It is often the case that non-native translators of a language will simultaneously learn written and spoken words at an equal pace, understanding both how to read and write the...
When you’re looking for professional quality translation services, there’s a lot of different services available out there. Not only do you really need to make sure you’re getting the best...
The eyes of the world are soon to turn upon Brazil, as Rio hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games. While there has been much controversy during the long build-up, once...
Japan is a nation of contrasts that at first seem at odds with each other. Imperial palaces, shrines and gardens with beautiful cherry blossoms contrast with the neon skyscrapers that...
Japan is one of the world’s largest economies and has some of the most familiar brand names on the planet. Toyota, Yamaha, Canon, Sony and Toshiba, are just a few....
Selamat datang! If the above looks more like a typo than a warm greeting, you’ll want to brush up on your Bahasa Indonesia skills before tackling the country’s thriving business...
Many companies use in-house bilingual personnel to produce multilingual versions of their products. Often done on an informal basis, with the employees being taken away from their normal duties to...
Translation is crucial to growing your business on Amazon. There aren’t many products or services that are solely designed to be used by people in one country. Therefore, it makes...
Kicking off on June 20, the 2015 Dragon Boat Festival is one of China’s most celebrated and fascinating events of the year. With a unique history and many traditional folk...
Google estimates that the web is now made up of more than 30 trillion individual pages. Not bad for something that was only invented in the 1990s. This borderless realm...
Language is something of a double-edged sword, in that it has the power to both unite and separate. It forms the foundation of communication, yet gives many people a proud...
Easter is celebrated around the world. Here are 5 interesting facts: Easter eggs are also called Paschal eggs. Legend has it that Mary Magdalene was bringing cooked eggs to share...
The Hindu celebration of Holi is also known as the Festival of Colours. The central tradition of Holi is to throw coloured powder at one another. The powder colours, also...
Like the humble beginnings of the ancient empire, Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was social gaming’s success. Social gaming has successfully wiggled its way into every corner...
A quick look into the origin and evolution of language. And why you don’t need to worry about it. The “Origin of Language” is controversial. I am not one to...
Here are some fascinating language facts that got my jaw dropping. Did you know for example that more than 200 languages have become extinct around the world in the last...
Languages and international markets are often grouped under acronyms or collectives. These are the ones you are most likely to come across: 3G – Global Growth Generators Bangladesh China Egypt...