Community Interpreters’ Development The issue of cross-cultural differences has been a subject of debate for quite a long time. The first Critical Link conference in Toronto in 1995 dedicated much of its time to discussions about whether the role of community interpreters included cultural brokerage. In Canada, for example, community interpreting has been labeled as ‘cultural interpreting’ and in Italy and Spain as ‘cultural mediation’. All of these terms denote that interpreters have to assist people they are working with in cultural communication. Useful Tips for Community Interpreters Language is changing rapidly as every day more and more new words and phrases appear. Therefore, it is important for interpreters to upgrade their skills and to increase their knowledge of language pairs they specialize in. There are a lot of ways to develop one’s professional skills. Firstly, many colleges and universities provide courses which teach about various translation and interpretation areas. Secondly, it can be very helpful to become a member of a professional organization and attend lectures, workshops, and seminars. These are often sponsored by local chapters of such organizations. Attending these events helps interpreters to not only learn new information about the industry but also network, meet a lot of interesting people and colleagues and become a part of a community. Finally, every interpreter can increase his/her knowledge working individually and reading and learning new terminology. Professional development is necessary in this field because community interpreters always deal with different cultures and help people from these cultures communicate, establish contact and get closer to each other. A single mistake can lead to conflicts and unexpected problems. That’s why...
Vince Lombardi’s Motivational Quote Translation into German, Italian, Russian, Slovak, Japanese, Ukrainian, Spanish It is important to win, to achieve your goals, to be successful. However, what helps people become successful? Vince Lombardi gives you an answer: you need to WANT to win. Therefore, be positive, work harder, and you’ll be successful. Let’s make this list even longer! Don’t hesitate to contact us and send us translations of this motivational quote into languages you speak. The Motivational Quote in English: Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is. (Vince Lombardi) Motivational Quote Translation into Slovak: Vyhrať nie je všetko, ale všetkým je chuť zvíťaziť. (citát: Vince Lombardi) Motivational Quote Translation into Russian: Победа – это еще не все, главное – желание победить. (Винс Ломбарди) Quote Translation into Italian: Vincere non è tutto, ma voler vincere sì. (Vince Lombardi) Quote Translation into Japanese: 勝つことが全てではない。だが勝ちたいと思うことが大事なのだ。―ビンス・ランバルディ Quote Translation into Ukrainian: Перемога – це ще не все, головне – бажання перемогти. (Вінс Ломбарді) Quote Translation into German: Gewinnen ist nicht alles, aber der Wunsch dazu ist es. (Vince Lombardi) Quote Translation into Spanish: Ganar no lo es todo, pero querer ganar sí lo es. (Vince Lombardi) Quote Translation into French: Gagner n’est pas tout, mais l’effort qu’il faut fournir l’est. (Vince Lombardi) Here at LingoStar, we provide high-quality, professional translation, interpretation and localization services into over 100 languages. We cooperate with translators, voice-over talent, and many other language specialists all over the world. For more information, call us today at 604-629-8420 or send us an email at info@lingo-star.com. Photo by Abigail Keenan, taken from...
What you should know about a Translation Quote On a daily basis we receive a multitude of translation quote requests for various services. These can range from the translation of transcripts, office presentations, birth certificates, technical instruction manuals, among countless others. It is important that the client takes a few things into consideration upon asking for a quote. Translation Quote: What to keep in mind – If cost is an overwhelming issue, the 3 step translation process can be altered accordingly; translation, editing and proofreading is our process, however, proofreading and editing can be skipped to be able to lower the cost. This is a viable alternative when you do not need a translation for business purposes, but rather just to understand the text. – When quality is a priority we will always ensure that all 3 translation steps are done. – When requesting a quote for translation we ask that you provide us with the original source file. If a client sends an un-editable file, it will result in higher desktop publishing (DTP) services formatting costs which will unnecessarily drive your quote price up. – Take into consideration that when translating a document into certain languages, expansion can occur where there are more words in the target language, which normally requires DTP work. A good example of this is Spanish, which has approximately 20% more words than its English counterpart. – Be aware of which dialect you need for your target language of the translation you need. Some languages have several dialects, and knowing which specific one you need for your translation is essential for it to be translated properly to...
French, Italian, Slovak, Ukrainian, Japanese, Russian, and English Translation of a Quote by Petr Casanova Never give up! Even if you think you haven’t achieved your goal, just look back, and you will see how much you have already done and how much you have already learnt. Isn’t it a real success? So it is time to share this positive message with as many people as possible. You are more than welcome to send us your translation of the quote or proofread the existing translations! Just contact LingoStar and make your contribution! Original Quote in Czech: Velikost úspěchu se neměří tím, čeho v životě dosáhneme, ale co cestou překonáme. (citat Petr Casanova) English Translation of the Quote: The greatest success is not measured by what we achieve in life, but what we overcome on our path. (by Petr Casanova) Russian Translation of the Quote: Величина успеха измеряется не нашими жизненными достижениями, а тем, что мы преодолеваем на нашем пути. (Цитата Петра Казановы) Ukrainian Translation of the Quote: Величина успіху вимірюється не нашими життєвими досягненнями, але тим, що ми долаєемо на нашому шляху. (Цитата Петра Казанови.) Slovak Translation: Najväčší úspech sa nehodnotí tým, čo v živote dosiahneme, ale ako si poradíme s prekážkami na našej ceste. (citát: Petr Casanova) Italian Translation: Il successo più grande non è dato dai risultati ottenuti, ma dagli ostacoli superati durante il percorso. (Di Petr Casanova) French Translation: Le plus grand succès n’est pas mesuré par les résultats obtenus, mais par les obstacles surmontés dans le chemin. (De Petr Casanova) Japanese Translation: 最も偉大な成功とは、人生で何を成し遂げたかではなく、過去に何を乗り越えてきたかで評価される。（By ベトル・カサノバ） Here at LingoStar, we have qualified translators in many different fields...
Anita Moorjani Quote Translation Every single person on this planet, in every single corner of this beautiful world, is an important part of something big and wonderful. Therefore, what happens in our lives and in the life of humanity is not just something random. It is supposed to be exactly like this. And all of us can make a contribution to make this world even better. So, let’s share this beautiful idea with as many people as possible! Help LingoStar translate today’s positive message or proofread the existing translations. Don’t hesitate to contact us and send us your quote translation. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Original Quote in English: Everything is exactly how it should be in the grand scheme of things. (by Anita Moorjani) Quote Translation into Czech: Vše je přesně tak, jak má být ve velkolepé souhře záměrů. (citát Anita Moorjani) Quote Translation into Japanese: 全ての事は、壮大な世界や人生の中でそうあるべきようになっている。（By アニータ・モージャニ） Translation into French: Tout est exactement comme il doit être dans le grand schéma des choses. (de Anita Moorjani) Translation into Russian : Все именно так, как и должно быть в общем порядке вещей. (Цитата Аниты Мурджани.) Translation into Slovak : Všetko je zariadené tak, ako má byť vo veľkolepej súhre zámerov. (citát Anita Moorjani) Translation into Ukrainian : Все саме так, як має бути у загальному порядку речей. (Цитата Аніти Мурджані.) Translation into Italian: Tutto è esattamente come deve essere nel grande schema delle cose. (di Anita Moorjani) Here at LingoStar, we have qualified translators in many different fields of specialization. They are not only proficient in different languages, but also concentrate on different cultures and specific dialects. They...
Qualities of a Good Translator Translation is one of the most interesting and important professions. Not only do translators convert a text from one language to another, but they also make cross-cultural communication possible. As a result, they eliminate cultural barriers and misunderstandings. To become a professional translator it is not enough to simply know two different languages. So what are the qualities of a good translator? First of all, a lot of translators work as freelancers and have to communicate with people. It is crucial for them to be highly respectful and to be able to pay close attention to their clients’ interests and needs. The ability to listen to what other people say helps translators do their job in the best way. Secondly, for a translator it is necessary to have project management skills. A language specialist who is working with a translation agency doesn’t usually face this problem. However, freelancers depend on themselves. They need to effectively manage their projects and meet the timeframes they have committed to. Thirdly, a translator must realize that too much work is not necessarily a good thing. Every translator needs to be honest about whether he/she is able to take on more projects. If translators feel they might possibly miss a deadline if they accept more projects, they should decline new jobs and focus on the work that they already have, so that they translate it professionally and to the highest quality. Here at LingoStar we help translators manage their time and projects so that they don’t miss deadlines and can provide flawless translations quickly. We cooperate with professional translators all...
What Do Translators’ Professional Ethics Include? Translation is more than just simply converting texts from one language to another. Specialists in any field have professional ethics to uphold, and translators are no exception. In their guide to obtaining credentials, NAATI, the national standards and accreditation body for translators and interpreters in Australia, list a number of general principles that every translator and interpreter should follow. For instance, these principles require professional translators to respect their clients’ right to privacy and confidentiality; disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest; decline to undertake any work beyond their competence and level of accreditation; relay information accurately and impartially between parties, etc. Every organization of translators and interpreters has its own rules and regulations which members have to follow. For example, the Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia (STIBC) has established principles for professionals in BC. These requirements say that members should not make misleading statements about their level of proficiency; they should respect all copyrights and other intellectual property rights. In addition, they cannot use their professional role to perform functions that lie beyond the scope of a language professional. Violation of these regulations can negatively affect not only the quality of their work, but also their future career. Furthermore, in today`s world of globalization, the concept of accountability is especially important in the career of a translator. Accountability means that translators and interpreters are responsible for the consequences of their behavior. Therefore, they need to think carefully about the decisions they make, both textual and non-textual. Finally, they also need to keep in mind that their choices can...
Translation of a Website and SEO: How Important Are They? Dear language friend, the holidays are here and the LingoStar team wishes you and yours all the best this holiday season! We hope that the upcoming celebrations bring joy, happiness, and love. We also hope that you enjoy this newsletter and find a lot of useful information regarding the translation of a website to help your business prosper in 2015. Have you ever wondered why certain websites immediately pop up in Google when you are searching for information, and others fall behind even though they contain more useful content? It is not just a random ranking. The way websites are ranked is a result of the work of web developers and language specialists. In today’s world of globalization, where websites play such an important role in business and communication, it is crucial to always improve your website, so that it meets the interests of the target audience. What makes websites successful and attractive for international communities is website translation. The company that invests in the translation of its website gains credibility and trust and draws clients’ attention. However, translation of a website isn’t as simple as it seems. To target a specific audience, companies should create a strategy for search engine optimization (SEO). This is a wonderful tool that helps websites become visible and more appealing to customers. Search engines like Google rank web pages, videos, and other content based on what it considers to be most relevant to users. When translating a website, it is not enough just to translate its content into other languages. To...
Help LingoStar Translate the Positive Message and Share It with Everyone! How many times have you tried to force things to happen, only to overthink everything and get stressed out? Sometimes it is better to relax and remember that all of us deserve a reward every once in a while. There are moments when good things come to your life naturally. Help LingoStar share this idea! Help us translate this positive message or proofread the existing translations and send them to LingoStar. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Positive Message in English: Be the passenger in your life, not the driver. Things will come to you naturally. Japanese Translation of the Positive Message: 人生の乗客となれ。運転手となるな。物事は自然とついて来る。 Russian Translation of the Positive Message: Будьте пассажиром по жизни, а не водителем. Все придет к вам само собой. Czech Translation of the Positive Message: Chovejte se v životě jako spolujezdec, ne jako řidič. Váš život se pak bude odvíjet přirozeně. Ukrainian Translation of the Positive Message: Будьте у своєму житті пасажиром, а не водієм. Все прийде до вас само собою. Italian Translation of the Positive Message: Nella tua vita sii il passeggero, non il guidatore. Ogni cosa verrà da sé. French Translation of the Positive Message: Dans ta vie sois le passager, pas le conducteur. Chaque chose viendra naturellement. German Translation of the Positive Message: Seien Sie ein Passagier und nicht ein Fahrer in Ihrem Leben. Alles will zu Ihnen natürlich kommen. Spanish Translation of the Positive Message: Sé el pasajero de tu vida, no el conductor. Las cosas te llegarán naturalmente. Want to get more positive messages? Check out on...
Jan Kasparec Painter in Vancouver Dear readers, We are launching a new series of interviews with interesting Czech and Slovak people living in Vancouver, BC, Canada. We would like to introduce you to people who inspire and teach us to open up to new horizons, and share their experiences about life in Vancouver, BC. Please welcome our first guest, Jan Kasparec (35), a young and talented painter who works in the Commercial Drive area in Vancouver. His colourful art showcases a spiritual world of fantasy inspired by nature. Jan himself radiates peace, harmony and happiness from the inside out, and this is projected through the bright stars in his blue eyes. Plus, ladies, he is very sexy. Jan Kasparec, what are the three main reasons you paint? What are you inspired by? When I first took on painting professionally, I was very driven and honest, but I was trying to paint images that would sell. I quit my day job because I felt that I had been only fulfilling someone else’s capitalist dream, but I worried about how to survive as a painter. Nevertheless, my reasons for painting have since changed dramatically. Last summer I experienced an inner transformation that has altered my approach towards life, my expectations and desires. I no longer wish to be a rich and famous artist. I wish to paint to feel joy and to create joy for others and to awaken people through my art. Painting has given me so much, I am so thankful for each new day before I go to sleep. Painting has opened up doors to a present moment,...
