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Today our connections extend across the globe, meaning that translation services have become indispensable. From business documents and marketing materials to literature and legal contracts, translation bridges the gap between languages, enabling communication on a worldwide scale. However, for translation to be effective, it must go beyond mere linguistic accuracy. Cultural sensitivity, delivered via thoughtful […]
Category: Languages and Culture
Lost in Translation: When Words Just Can’t Keep Up
Languages are fascinating entities, and sometimes they give even the experts in translation services a tricky puzzle. In this blog, we’re going to dive into a fascinating world where words refuse to be neatly packed into translation boxes. It’s those moments when you stumble upon a word that seems to hold a whole universe of […]
Across the Pond: How do Brits join in the festivities of Independence Day?
At Mission Translate, we love embracing different cultures, learning about various celebrations worldwide, and exploring new perspectives. And with a large US client base, it felt only fitting to take some time to celebrate one of our friends’ most important commemorations of the year, Independence Day. Independence Day is an important holiday for our American […]
The Power of Global Communication: Breaking Down Borders with Language Proficiency
Global communication is more vital than ever in today’s digitally focused world that extends across the physical barriers of distance. Yet, a lack of language proficiency often poses significant challenges in establishing effective communication and building relationships across borders. But language barriers do not need to limit your potential. Translation companies play a crucial role […]
Cultural Sensitivity: Why Human Translation Plays a Vital Role
In a globalised world where empathetic communication is essential for both business and personal relationships, human translation plays a vital role in ensuring cultural sensitivity. A successful translation is about more than just replacing words from one language to another; it requires a careful understanding of the cultural nuances and context of the source and […]
How Translation Services Can Bridge the Language Gap for a More Inclusive Workplace
In today’s globalised economy, businesses operate in an increasingly diverse and multicultural environment. The ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures is essential for success. However, language barriers can often hinder communication and collaboration among team members who speak other languages. Translation services play a crucial role in this challenge, facilitating […]
Celebrating female translators on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is on 8th March, a time to appreciate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. To celebrate, we would like to recognise the contributions of three outstanding female translators who have helped to bridge linguistic and cultural divides. Constance Garnett (1861-1946) Constance Garnett was an English translator who is best […]
Wonderful Winter Word Translations
As the temperatures drop and the dark nights get longer, we all need a thing or two to bring a smile to our faces, and you can always rely on whimsical word translations to do just that. So, we’ve sought out four of our favourite winter words and shared their origins and most interesting translation […]
Festive Winter Traditions from Around the World
While many of the UK’s streets are lit up with Christmas lights and cupboards filled with festive treats, people elsewhere in the world have celebrated (and some continue to celebrate) a range of other festive winter traditions. This blog shines a twinkling light on some of the most fascinating ones. The Feast of Juul On […]
Discover Halloween traditions from around the world
If you’ve bought a pumpkin ready for carving into some spooky shapes or have some wickedly witchy costumes ready for a party this Halloween, have you ever wondered where these traditions originate from? In this blog, we explore Halloween traditions from around the world and seek to uncover the roots of this haunting celebration. What […]
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