We read hundreds of blogs on umpteen topics every week. They give you a look into other people’s lives and help you make decisions or at least have an idea about what’s already been tried by other bloggers. Blogs are online journals where people express their feelings, opinions or passions and experiences. It is a […]
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7 Free Tools For Translators to Increase Quality and Productivity
Important Tools for Translators Translation tools have been around for a while now. However, it seems like not all translators use or are aware of the existence of these tools. Most of these tools are used by professional companies offering translation services. Translation tools are vital for translators to obtain quality content. These programs are […]
How Do Animals Sound In Different Languages?
What sound does a dog make in English? How about the same in Italian or Japanese? Dogs might sound the sale all over the world. However, you might be surprised to find out that animal noises are different in different languages. Animals might not be multilingual but the people describing the sounds they make are […]
PCR/COVID-19 test translation
The coronavirus pandemic hit the world with a knockout. While health workers worked day in day out to fight for lives and protect us, scientists spent days and nights researching for a vaccine. Travel restrictions were issued, and when one has to travel, a PCR test for COVID is required. Translation of PCR / COVID-19 […]
COVID-19: How Working from Home can Make People More Productive
With the world in quarantine, how do you work from home efficiently? This is the question most employers and employees are struggling with today. The entire world today is in a shock, all thanks to the Corona Virus (Covid-19). Countries are going on lockdown every day. People are now forced to work online confined not […]
Coronavirus: A Glossary of Terms to Help You Understand the Crisis
We are sharing here a glossary of some of the most important terms about CoronaVirus (COVID-19) to inform you about the right terminology. We will continue keeping updated the glossary as needed as the situation evolves. For health, safety, and medical emergencies or updates on the novel coronavirus pandemic, please visit the CDC (Centers for Disease Control […]
How to Stay Safe: Protective Measures Against coronavirus (COVID19)
With recently confirmed cases around the globe for COVID-19, we have sensed great distress in the public. To help you stay safe from being infected, below is reliable information provided by the WHO. Important Preventive Measures to Ensure Protection Against COVID-19 The Coronavirus disease can be avoided if you take preventive measures such as: Wash […]
Resume translation: 8 things you have to pay attention to
Nowadays, people often migrate to find a better job. In the past it was very difficult for someone to move from Japan to America in order to work. He had to go through many difficulties to reach his destination. Now things are relatively easier for people from different countries who want to work and build […]
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 professional 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 […]
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 […]