According to a study done by LiveScience, the following states have the highest number of immigrants: California (9,859,027) New York (4,236,768) Texas (3,887,224) Florida (3,391,511) Illinois (1,782,423) Although, we have mostly heard of Arizona passing controversial laws against illegal immigrats, this state’s position is #8. So, what influences people to immigrate to those specific states, above …
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Translation is a Profession and Should be Treated as Such 0
It’s no secret that the world is becoming increasingly smaller, and the need for effective communication around the globe is crucial. Companies are outsourcing, people keep immigrating, patients seek treatments abroad, etc. This is the reason why last year the Bureu of Labor and Statistics said that translators and interpreters will experience faster –than-average employment …
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Language Barriers at The Olympics 0
The Olympics are one of the most anticipated sporting events, bringing the world together, and at the same time they bring unity within countries around the globe, as pride is felt when seeing fellow citizens compete and do impressing performances. If you speak a foreign language and you were to travel to London to see …
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LOL With These Translations 0
We have all talked about the use of sites such as Google Translate, to take care of our translation needs. Throught our blog, you will find posts on why we love those sites, but it is NEVER a good idea to trust them with professional materials. Here are some images to make our point, and …
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Russian Language Law is Said to Divide Ukraine in Two 0
In a recent post, I talked about the status that Russian had as an official language in the UE, focusing in the country of Latvia. Today, as I read more on the topic, I find and overflow of stories surrounding this controversial “languages bill” in Ukraine. If this bill would to become a law in …
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There is a Difference Between Being Bilingual and Being an Interpreter 0
As an agency, especially when we post job openings, we get calls and emails all the time from bilingual individuals looking for work. Usually the calls go something like this: City Gate: “City Gate this is Anna, how can I help you?” Other person: “Hello, is this where you do translations and hire interpreters?” City …
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Fortune 500 Companies and Localization 0
Localization is more than translating from one language to the other, it is adapting a product (such as your business website) to make it feel as if it was nationally produced, versus made in America and shipped abroad. There are many aspects to take into consideration when localizing a website, and that is why the …
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6 Most Popular Languages Spoken in the Greater Boston Area 0
Boston is a city full of language diversity! If you conduct business in or around Boston, you have to be mindful that many of your potential clients are not native English speakers. In fact, recent census data shows that over 20% of Massachusetts residents speak a language other than English at home! That’s literally one …
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7 Facts on the Growing Hispanic Population in the U.S. and the Benefits of Translation 0
Here are 7 facts to show you why today it is more important than ever to translate your document, materials and website into Spanish, if you want to become a leader in your industry. 1. 50 million million -> The estimated Hispanic population of the United States, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or …
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