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The 3 Steps of Localization Services For International Development Agencies

By Language Connections August 11, 2022

The 3 Strategic Steps of Localization Services For International Development Agencies Localization services for international development agencies and nonprofits refers to how these organizations adapt their services, offerings, and communication to new countries and markets. A successful localization strategy involves all departments because stakeholder experience begins the moment they are first introduced to the organization.…

The Fundamental Responsibilities of Public Health Interpreters

By Language Connections August 5, 2022

The Fundamental Responsibilities of Public Health Interpreters Public health interpreters and translators are essential to their domain. The clear reason is that they produce a linguistic bridge between patient and medical professional when there isn’t one. However, the widespread benefit public health interpreters afford is much greater – and yet, understated. International development translation services…

Translation For International Development In Wartime

By Language Connections August 4, 2022

Translation For International Development In Wartime International aid interpreters face more than their fair share of vulnerability during wartime. But their importance cannot be understated. As one American army major once stated: “With an interpreter, you can command hundreds of Afghan soldiers; with a gun, you can only defend yourself.” Global cooperation efforts also rely…

Global Interpreting Services: Then and Now

By Language Connections August 4, 2022

Global Interpreting Services: Then and Now The field of transnational and global interpreting services has seen two marked phases between the past and now, i.e. between the inception of the practice in Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and the online business meetings of today. Global Interpreting Services: Analog International development translation services evolved with…

The Most Used Languages in Translation for International Development

By Language Connections August 3, 2022

The Most Used Languages In Translation for International Development The most used languages by international development agencies can be determined by which countries receive the most aid. International development translation services usually involve English. But, in 2021, the top ten countries that received U.S. aid were nations in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. While…

International Development Translation In The Covid-19 Infodemic

By Language Connections August 3, 2022

International Development Translation In The Covid-19 Infodemic There has been an unprecedented worldwide need for mass marketing translation services in the covid-19 infodemic. With the outbreak of coronavirus in 2020, translation of disease prevention and containment information for mass distribution skyrocketed. Until the vaccines hit the market, treatment relied solely on social behavioral changes. In…

Terminology Management: A Key Step in the Medical Translation Process

By Language Connections July 25, 2022

Terminology Management: A Key Step in the Medical Translation Process Have you ever tried to figure out what medication instructions say? Have you ever stared blankly at medical insurance bills? These texts have so many medical terms that many people can’t understand them. For instance, non-specialists may not know words like “arteriosclerosis.” Therefore, when it…

3 Tips for Companies Looking for Website Localization Services

By Language Connections July 12, 2022

3 Tips for Companies Looking for Website Localization Services Localization is the process of adapting content from one language to another while considering cultural differences, symbolism, layout, and other factors. A website localization service focuses on redesigning your company’s website to accommodate multiple languages and cultures and enhance the user experience. Simply put, website translation…

How A Gaming Localization Company Can Help Your 4X Game

By Language Connections June 9, 2022

How A Gaming Localization Company Can Help Your 4X Game 4X games are incredibly popular in the gaming world, especially in the PC community. “4X” refers to the four foundational themes that inform these games’ gameplay: explore, expand, exterminate, and exploit. These games are part of the larger strategy or grand strategy genre. 4X games…

How Video Game Translation Services Can Boost An RPG’s Global Reach

By Language Connections June 8, 2022

How Video Game Translation Services Can Boost An RPG’s Global Reach RPGs, or role playing games, make up a significant portion of the video game market. Their intricate stories, memorable characters, wide open worlds, and addicting gameplay make them one of the most popular genres of video games. Games like Skyrim, The Witcher 3, Fallout,…