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Women in the Translation Industry: Making Sense of Statistics

November 22, 2023
For decades, women have been fighting for equality in the workplace. In recent years, a…
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Project Managers: the Backbone of LSPs

August 28, 2023
Project managers are the keys to running a smooth operation. Documents that need to be…
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Language Industry Acronyms

August 22, 2023
Acronyms are a huge part of modern life. From ASAP to EOD to BTDTGTTSAWIO (been…
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The Process of Anime Translation

August 14, 2023
Anime translation is a niche, but increasingly popular, application of translation. Whether you’re excited about…
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Translation Purpose and Skopos

August 8, 2023
Translators have a variety of processes, organization systems, and methods that they use to produce…
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Transcreation: Global Marketing via Creativity

August 1, 2023
Transcreation: Global Marketing via Creativity Translation requires many different processes and techniques to create an…
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Localization in Entertainment: Movies, Books, and More!

July 24, 2023
Technology improvements in the past years allow people around the world to access new content.…
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The Summer Breeze of Multilingual Communication: Embracing Cultural Diversity

July 17, 2023
As the sun casts its warm embrace upon us, summer brings with it a sense…
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Three Essential Tips for Aspiring Translators Breaking into the Industry

July 10, 2023
Becoming a successful translator requires more than just fluency in multiple languages. It demands a…
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Celebrating Freedom Beyond Borders: Exploring Nuances of Freedom in Different Cultures

July 4, 2023
On this joyous occasion of the 4th of July, we come together to celebrate the…
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Unlocking Success: Translation and Localization in the Hospitality Industry

June 26, 2023
In today's interconnected global market, the hospitality industry is increasingly welcoming guests from diverse cultural…
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Mastering Budget and Pricing for Translation Projects: Tips and Tricks

June 19, 2023
In today's globalized world, translation services have become crucial for businesses looking to reach wider…
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Behind the Scenes: The Inner Workings of an Efficient LSP Team

June 12, 2023
Have you ever wondered how a Language Service Provider (LSP) efficiently handles translation projects while…
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The Added Value of Native Translators: Bridging Cultures with Authenticity

May 22, 2023
In today's interconnected world, accurate and culturally nuanced translations are crucial for effective global communication.…
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The Multifaceted Roles of Mothers: Celebrating Diversity Across Cultures

May 16, 2023
Mothers hold a special place in every society, but the roles they play can vary…
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Best Practices for Financial Translation

May 8, 2023
Translation plays a critical role in the finance industry, where accurate and timely communication is…
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The Difficult and Rewarding Job of Interpreters

May 2, 2023
Interpreting is a fascinating and challenging profession that demands a high level of linguistic and…
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Crucial Medical Services: Translators and Interpreters

April 17, 2023
Companies such as Metafraze or other Language Service Providers offer language services for all sorts…
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Pros and Cons of Crowdsource Translation: Is it right for you?

April 10, 2023
Crowdsourcing is when a large group of participants help to produce goods or services. Usually,…
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The Variety of Worldwide Easter Celebrations

April 3, 2023
Easter is a cultural holiday celebrated all across the world by members of the Christian…
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The Advantages and Importance of Software Localization

March 27, 2023
Marketers work hard to ensure that their products are easy to understand and accessible. Designers…
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Unique Languages

March 21, 2023
There are a large variety of languages across the world. Some may be familiar to…
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The Global Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day: From Dublin to the World

March 13, 2023
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, partygoers are busy purchasing green clothing, decorating…
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Translation vs. Interpreting: Why Your Translator Friends Might Correct You

March 6, 2023
The words “translating and interpreting” are so often seen together that most people assume that…
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ChatGPT and the Translation Industry

February 27, 2023
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
CultureHolidayLanguageTranslation

Historic Birthdays: An International Tradition

February 20, 2023
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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The Patron Saint of Translators

February 13, 2023
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Appreciating Different Cultures

January 16, 2023
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Leveraging Machine Translation into Business Success

January 2, 2023
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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December Traditions Around the World

December 19, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
BusinessLanguageMachine TranlsationMetafraze

AI and the Future of Translation

December 12, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Harvest Festivals: A Uniting Factor Worldwide

November 28, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Interacting with Language: What’s the Best Approach

November 15, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Master Class on Language

October 24, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Days of the Dead: The Language of Celebrations

October 10, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
LanguageLocalizationMetafrazeTranslation

Translation in International News

September 26, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
BusinessLanguageLocalizationMetafrazeTranslation

Sub VS Dub? Navigating Video Translation

August 29, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
LanguageLocalizationMetafrazeTranslation

What Does it Mean to Localize Something?

August 15, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Insight into the World of Translation: A sit-down with the Experts

August 1, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Education Online? Welcome to Mainstream eLearning

July 18, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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The Freedom to Speak

July 4, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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What is Machine Translation with (Human) Post-Editing?

June 20, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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Pictures may tell stories, but it’s language that gives substance

June 8, 2022
A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
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May is a month filled with ethnic celebrations

May 25, 2022
One of the many things we love about this country is that we're truly a…
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How language connects the world

May 11, 2022
As in ancient times, accurately translating from one language to another is of the utmost…
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Wordless messages of hope greet Ukrainian refugees

April 27, 2022
This ability to rise above words, and to communicate with selfless acts and gestures of…
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“United we stand, divided we fall” isn’t for America only

April 13, 2022
During a time when we need as many reminders of kindness and caring as we…
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When considering a foreign language to study, don’t forget ASL

March 23, 2022
American Sign Language is the third most-studied foreign language at colleges and universities in the…
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Ever wonder why we do what we do at Metafraze?

March 9, 2022
Understanding foreign languages gives one the power to interact with people from around the world,…
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Translating a love for language into a career

February 23, 2022
We helped companies translate internal courses into several languages, which allowed equal access to knowledge…
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When it comes to foreign language translation, we are the business partner you need

February 9, 2022
When you team with Metafraze for your foreign language translation needs, you get a no-stone-left-unturned…
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United in an unabating love for foreign languages

December 8, 2021
There is not a human being on the planet who will ever be able to…
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Lost in translation? Not if you follow these four rules.

November 24, 2021
Dialects and colloquialisms vary greatly across America, which means that there will be times when…
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The minefield that is medical translation

November 10, 2021
In all translation jobs, paying attention to detail, context and nuance is high on the…
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Welcome to the world of machine translation

October 27, 2021
In an increasingly global marketplace, it’s logistically impossible for a company that hopes to do…
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Excellent translation services are critical for good HR

October 13, 2021
Striking the right tone with employee communications goes a tremendously long way toward creating a…
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The humanity and hope in non-verbal language

September 22, 2021
Patience and kindness, and empathy and understanding, will go a long way toward making everyone…
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When it comes to legal translation, the devil is in the details

September 8, 2021
Navigating the nuances of legal translation requires the stamina and flexibility of an Olympic athlete.…
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Nine questions to ask a language translation service

August 25, 2021
Finding the right translation company is not unlike finding the right spouse: you’ll want someone…
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Now you’re speaking my language

August 11, 2021
Simple translation errors can cause chuckles at best, and lost sales at worst. When China…
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Eight tips for a well-translated website

July 28, 2021
Translating a website into a foreign language isn't just a matter of swapping words. These…
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The right words, at the right time, in the right language

July 14, 2021
In many ways, getting the attention of a foreign business prospect is like going on…
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Boost your communication skills

June 23, 2021
Are you trying to improve your communication skills? These three simple tricks can make a…
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Connecting with Spanish speakers

June 9, 2021
Spanish speakers may be united by a common language, but differences related to culture and…
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First Responders Use Language to Connect with People in Need

June 1, 2021
Over this last year especially, we have seen our first responders handling monumental tasks. Nurses,…
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Translation Connects The World. But Do You Know The Options?

May 21, 2021
- Aaron Alder, CEO of Metafraze No matter where we’re from, language connects us all.…
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Connecting the world through language: The Importance of Translation

May 21, 2021
Did you know that there are over 7000 spoken languages in the world today? Translating…
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The Importance of Language in the Transfer of Technical Knowledge

June 7, 2019
For businesses expand internationally, the transfer of technical knowledge in language is key to success.…
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GDPR and Translation Services: How Secure is Your Information?

May 24, 2019
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European framework that protects data privacy laws…
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Is Machine Translation By Itself a Good Option For You?

May 10, 2019
As technology continues to advance, machine translation is growing in popularity. Machine translation provides lower…
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How Website Translation Can Accelerate International Sales and Growth

April 26, 2019
To increase your business opportunities and growth in international markets, your company website should provide…
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The Importance of Brand Localization

March 29, 2019
To create a successful international brand, translation and localization are key to your global strategy.…
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Translations: Why are you paying $0.16 – $0.25/word? MTPE yields considerable savings

March 26, 2019
If you are still translating by humans only, you are leaving money on the table.…
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What’s the truth about Machine Translation? Can it work for you?

March 25, 2019
There is a lot of misinformation about the quality of Machine Translation (MT) and the…