Human translation

Pick up where we left off in Part One of this two-part podcast. We talk to Mark Polizzotti, author of "Sympathy for the Traitor". Join us for the first segment in a two-part series focusing on the special challenges of translating artistic works.                              […]

Is a literary translator a servant of the artist, or is literary translation an art in and of itself? Join us for the first segment in a two-part series focusing on the special challenges of translating artistic works.                                      […]

In today's podcast, we invite TAUS founder, Jaap Van der Meer, who discusses why the Dynamic Quality Framework (DQF) is so important for measuring quality in all aspects of the language industry. It's an episode you won't want to miss!                                […]

Some would argue that no machine will ever be able to replace human translators while others argue that there's room enough for both. With the rising trend of MTs and CATs, are we dismissing the subtle nuances of language that have always existed? In one clean sweep, are we forgetting the humanity in our language?  […]

MT is here to stay. Forward-thinking linguists, LSPs, and localization buyers are exploring ways that MT can help them increase efficiency, lower costs, and improve quality. But many clients still prefer human translation, regardless of content type. This poses an interesting philosophical question – Are providers ethically obligated to inform their clients when using machine translation?    […]

Inexperienced consumers often confuse machine translation and human translation – until, that is, their foreign customers start screaming at them. And sometimes new language technology providers eager to sell their latest and greatest, complicate matters even further. Technology advancements are great, and we're all for it, so please don't sell us snake oil      […]