International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators. The celebrations have been promoted by FIT (the International Federation of Translators) ever since it was set up in 1953. In 1991 FIT launched the idea of an […]
Top 10 Startups for 2019
In business, data is constantly changing. The technologies, needs and fashion of the times are constantly changing, resulting in constantly emerging new trends and directions. To be a successful entrepreneur, it’s important to be able to read the trends and what’s going on in the startup world. To find out what trends in startups around […]
Top 5 Online Translation Companies of 2019 Reviewed
The global economy is becoming more connected each year, and companies around the world need professional online translation services to reach new markets. There are many translation companies, and you may find it difficult to compare the different companies to meet your unique needs. What to look for in a Top Translation Company When looking […]
Speakt at EU-Startups Summit 2019 (Barcelona)
This year we are heading towards EU-Startups Summit on May 2-3 in Barcelona to join the networking panel discussion with Europe’s best startup accelerators. Meet us there! At EU-Startups Summit on May 2-3 in Barcelona we’ll welcome about 1,200 startup founders and investors from across Europe. Alongside fireside chats with successful entrepreneurs, networking, a big pitch competition and […]
How similar are Portuguese and Spanish?
Both the Portuguese and Spanish languages are among the most common words spoken across the globe. The two languages are not only the most common languages, but both languages share many similarities, and this allows speakers to have a general understanding of each language even if they are not a native speaker! While the similarities […]
How to build the perfect translator CV
As the world’s economy and business operations reach a global scale, companies and individuals are looking for trusted translators to reach communities around the world. This means that freelance translators have an excellent opportunity to take on new clients, but translators need a CV that engages their readers quickly. Speakt is a fast-growing online translation […]
Translate your website and attract customers from all over the world
In these days, the world’s largest brands are looking for ways to increase their profits by selling their goods and services across borders. For example, there are Chinese companies who want to export their products or their digital services to Brazil. This may seemed to be out of sense in the past, but nowadays, it […]
How to say Merry Christmas in 20 different languages
There are many traditions surrounding Christmas, such as baking money into your Christmas pudding and sticking candles in an orange. It’s common practice to say “Merry Christmas”, whether it’s in person, in a Christmas card, or online. The “Merry Christmas” wish exists in so many different languages. The greeting originates in 1699, when an English […]
How to translate word files in different languages
Word is the most common text file format. We can easily, quickly and safely create and send articles, books and assignments in Word format. To distinguish such a file, we simply have to take a look at the extension of the file, which should be .doc or .docx. What makes a Word file stand out […]
Translating WordPress websites with WPML + Speakt
Getting started with Speakt To send the content for translation to Speakt, please ensure that you have the following plugins installed on your website: WPML Multilingual CMS – the core plugin WPML Translation Management – this plugin will allow you to connect to Speakt WPML String Translation – this plugin will allow you to translate […]
