Two candidates in the primary race for the Republican nomination for the US Presidency have been criticized for possessing a skill so dangerous they should be openly criticized. (more…)

In a recent interview on BBC news ex-British ambassador Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles discusses what happened when he tried to use his newly found languages skills while ordering in a restaurant.  (more…)

In a recent article in The Wesleyan Connection Online newsletter Literary Translator Krishna Winston discusses the Art of Translation. It was a really interesting article and I especially liked her answer about summarizing what it takes to be a translator. (more…)

If you think a career in translation is right for you we have compiled a list of attributes of a great translator and tips to get you off to a good start. (more…)

We have been in business for over 15 years so we realized early on that the need for language services would grow well into the future. We see demand for quality translation coming from large and small companies. A recent US News and World Report article lists Translator/Interpreter as one of the top 50 careers in 2011. (more…)

This morning’s Chicago Tribune had a great article related to the nature of language.  The author, Vicki Ortiz Healy wrote the article entitled “Foul! Must we call in word referees to monitor language?” .  The story discusses her use of words that sound taboo but after some detailed research she discovers the real truth. (more…)

National Geographic and a research team have created a very interesting project called “Enduring Voices – Documenting the Planet’s Endagered Languages”. The project’s website shows the areas in the world that stand to lose indigineous languages, features expedition videos and also documents the projects progress in saving endagered languages. (more…)