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Welcome to LingoStar’s blog! On this page, you can find a lot of interesting and useful information about the translation industry. Explore topics on website translation and localization and how successful localization can influence your business to help your company grow and go global.
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On this blog, you can also learn about professional translators and interpreters, multilingual search engine optimization (SEO), the importance of socializing and networking and translators’ professional ethics. Quite often we write posts about the languages of the world, other cultures, and their traditions. Not only do translators convert texts from a source language to a target language, but they also help people communicate with each other, help establish international contacts, and are often prominent figures in the social, economic, and political life. Lastly, of course, we want you to have fun, so on our blog, you can find many posts that will entertain you and, hopefully, make you smile!
We hope you enjoy our blog and discover a lot of interesting things!
I need an interpreter for a medical appointment. Can you provide me with a quote?
Yes. Please email us at info@lingo-star.com with your contact information and requirements so that we can issue you a quote for our services. Please include your full name, phone number, mailing address, the language pair(s), type of medical appointment, date and time, exact location, and estimated length of the... read moreI need a certified court interpreter for a court proceeding. Can you provide me with a quote?
Yes. Please email us at info@lingo-star.com with your contact information and requirements so that we can issue you a quote for our services. Please include your full name, company name, phone number, mailing address, the language pair(s), type of court proceeding, date and time, exact location, number of persons involved and estimated length of the court... read moreI need a phone interpreter for a conference call. Can you provide me with a quote?
Yes. Please email us at info@lingo-star.com with your contact information and requirements so that we can issue you a quote for our services. Please include your full name, company name, phone number, mailing address, the language pair(s), purpose of the conference call, date and time, number of persons involved and estimated length of the call, as well as reference material, itinerary, and description of the technical nature or specific technical knowledge... read moreI need an interpreter for a conference or event. Can you provide me with a quote?
Yes. Please email us at info@lingo-star.com with your contact information and requirements so that we can issue you a quote for our services. Please include your full name, company name, phone number, mailing address, the language pair(s), theme and topics covered at the conference or event, date(s) and time(s), and exact location, as well as reference material, itinerary, and description of the technical nature or specific technical knowledge... read moreI need an interpreter for a business or legal meeting. Can you provide me with a quote?
Yes. Please email us at info@lingo-star.com with your contact information and requirements so that we can issue you a quote for our services. Please include your full name, company name, phone number, mailing address, the language pair(s), purpose of the meeting, date and time, exact location, number of persons involved and estimated length of the meeting, as well as reference material, itinerary, and description of the technical nature or specific technical knowledge... read moreWhat currency can I expect to pay for your services?
All of our pricing is in Canadian dollars. Please advise if you require your quote or invoice to be provided in alternate currencies. read moreMy company is located outside of Canada. Do we have to pay Canadian taxes?
No. No tax applies to clients outside of Canada. read moreMy company is located in another province. Do we have to pay BC taxes?
No. Your quote will be adjusted to reflect the taxes applicable to your province. read moreDo you provide translations using CAT Tools?
Yes, please contact us if you require Trados or other CAT Tools for your project. read moreThere are many repetitive words/phrases in my document. Will I be charged for these?
Yes. We charge for every word unless an entire paragraph or page is repeated EXACTLY in multiple documents. If this is the case, please make a note of this in the source document and we will confirm the final word count prior to project confirmation. read moreDo you provide website translation services?
Yes. Generally we prefer that the source text be provided in MS Word format, without any HTML code, images, etc. However, if this is not possible, please advise which web pages you require to be translated. Additional time is necessary to create an MS Word document with all the source text ready for translation and additional administrative fees may... read moreDo you provide business card translation services?
Yes. Please advise who your target market is and the source text, and we will provide the translation in MS Word format. If you require a ready-to-print format, please provide the template into which we can insert the translation. read moreCan you translate my brochure/poster and deliver it in ready-to-print format?
Yes, we can provide translation and typesetting (desktop publishing) services. However, we cannot design a new document for you, so please provide the template that the translated text can be inserted into. We usually work with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark and InDesign formats. We can also provide vector outlines and eps files. Contact us if you require a particular graphic format not listed... read moreOnce I receive the translated documents I will be inserting the text into a graphic format. Can your translator(s) review the finished product to make sure the translation has been inserted accurately?
Yes. We call this Post-Insertion Review. Please advise in your request if you will be requiring this service as additional fees may apply. read moreI am in contact with a native speaker of the language that will be proofreading the translation for accuracy. Can I provide you with suggestions or edits and have them incorporated into the translation?
Yes. We would be happy to receive any feedback, edits or suggestions and will consult with the translator(s) in order to finalize your document to your specifications. read moreTranslation Blog and News
LingoStar has been a language services provider in Canada, the USA, and Europe for more than a decade. We are proud to say that we cooperate with professional translators, interpreters, and other language specialists worldwide and work with over 100 language pairs. If you are looking for a reliable translation company, contact LingoStar! We are always ready to help you with your projects and documentation. Get a free quote online.