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…
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 work requires much more than simply an ability to write and understand two different languages and is a skill that can take years to master. In fact, most translators will choose to specialise in one particular field to hone their skills. When working on the translation of market research…
Learning languages has become quite a controversial topic in the U.K. recently, since Brexit negotiations began. In the last five years, there has been a 19% drop in the take up of language GCSEs, fewer primary schools are teaching languages and motivation, in general, has seen a downturn. We are…
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…
When you book an interpreter for a session, do you have an expectation of what type of interpreting they will use or how they will go about conveying the information to your client? Professional interpreters will use one of two types of interpreting; either consecutive interpreting or simultaneous interpreting. Each type is…
