At the time of writing, government guidelines still state that everyone who can work from home should continue to do so. With interpreters required in several scenarios in the legal sector, including law courts, police interviews and legal meetings, Mission Translate explores how the lockdown measures have impacted best practice…
Transcription is the process of turning spoken words into written text. At first glance, it may seem straightforward. However, transcription is quite a skill to master; one which can sometimes take years to perfect. Furthermore, it is not just the skills of the transcribers that affect how the written data…
This Saturday, 25th January, marks the start of Chinese New Year and, with a Chinese population of almost 13,000 people in Birmingham, there will be plenty of celebrations in the local area. Mission Translate first takes a look at some of the traditions of Chinese New Year and then shares…
When working on global market research studies, market research companies need to deliver accurate, high-quality data for their end clients, so that they can make informed business decisions. However, when market researchers are faced with a market, who, although may speak English, may not fully understand the requirements of…
Do you know your palindrome from your semordnilap? Or your pangram from your lipogram? This week, Mission Translate shares examples of five forms of word play for you to puzzle over. 1) Palindrome Probably the word play that is mostly widely recognised; a palindrome is a word, sentence or even…
Translating your content into the local language of your target market is a proven way of attracting more interest in your products and services. As a language service provider, Mission Translate will always work to ensure you receive the best results possible for your translation; however there are also certain…
Adverse event reporting is a part of pharmacovigilance and is relevant to the medical and pharmaceutical industries, but what exactly is it and what has it got to do with translation or transcription services? In this blog, Mission Translate sheds some light on the matter. What is an adverse event?…
Translation memory software is a useful tool for translators; improving their speed, accuracy and efficiency. In fact, translators, agencies and clients alike are discovering the benefits of this technology, also known as Computer-Assisted Translation software, or CAT, and are looking to invest in a suitable solution. Technology in this area…
Let’s start this week’s blog by clearing up the difference between a translator and an interpreter. Frequently, the terms are used interchangeably, when actually they are entirely different jobs. It would be the equivalent of referring to a writer as a mediator; simply not the same thing. An interpreter will…
Over the last couple of decades, the way in which many businesses conduct their activities has become more relaxed and less formal. In a lot of organisations, working hours have become more flexible, dress is less corporate and policies less rigid to account for the fast development of technology and…
