ISO language codes refer to a standardized coding system used to represent the names of languages. These codes are defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in ISO 639. ISO 639 defines two- and three-letter codes to represent different translation languages.
Subtitling is a type of audiovisual translation with its own techniques, rules and criteria. Before going any deeper on this topic, the main thing to keep in mind is that this type of translation is part of the “subordinate translation.”
Any translation project requires a preparation phase that determines the quality of the final product. Answering a few essential questions before the translation phase helps avoid the classic pitfalls. If in doubt, consult your translation agency, and they will assist you in this preparatory phase and take on the entire project.
The performance of machine translation has evolved considerably thanks to advances in artificial intelligence, especially in Deep Learning techniques. This breakthrough has led companies of all sizes to internalise translation and mobilise their workforce to perform AI correction. This strategic reorientation of translation needs, quickly perceived as an exceptional cost killer, leads to a loss of employee productivity and unexpected costs. A solution to repositioning the professional translator in the internalised translation workflow is emerging.
The vast majority of bilingual children learn their languages naturally; they grow up in an environment where two or more languages are required. Bilingualism therefore develops without any real linguistic planning by their family or acquaintances. What’s interesting is how bilingualism in education has a significant influence on children’s brains. Read more to understand how bilingualism can sculpt the mind and what solutions are offered to monolingual parents to help their children become bilingual.
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Working within a team in a company, or independently? Choosing salaried employment or freelancing? It can be a dilemma for a professional translator. One must be aware of their own expectations and career prospects offered by the translation sector in order to establish a foothold in the profession.
« Understanding is the key to translate », such is the creed of linguists, but what must one understand? Words? Meaning? Understanding a word is of little value if the inherent meaning is misunderstood, yet to understand the intended meaning, one must analyse the context. Hence, one is unable to understand, without context.
History is strewn with translation errors resulting in consequences, some more serious, and some more amusing than others.
Today, the use of AI dubbing grows hand in hand with AI integration and audiovisual communication. What was deemed “unthinkable” and out of reach just a few years back, is very quickly becoming the standard practice. Who would’ve thought that a top shelf professional dubbing and voice-over service, would be a few hundred euros away? However, one must tread carefully, for without proper quality control, the results of an AI dubbing may be catastrophic. Discover in this article how to create cost-effective, high-quality content.
The Japanese language is structured differently than English, in both spoken and written form. Some expressions can be articulated more easily and fluently in Japanese while others cannot. This makes Japanese translation a bit more tricky than usual.