Dec 19, 2024 | Blog, Language Services, Marketing, Multilingual, Projects, Traditions, Translation, Translation News, Translation Services
As the holiday bells chime and snowflakes dance, we at LingoStar Language Services are excited to unwrap our linguistic adventures from our translation projects 2024! Celebrating a Year of Global Communication in Translation Projects 2024 As we approach the most wonderful time of the year, we’re not just exchanging gifts. We’re sharing moments of joy, connection, and linguistic magic. If we could sum up our language projects in one word, it would be “share” – celebrating by connecting cultures, bridging languages, and spreading joy across continents. Every year brings its own tapestry of experiences, and 2024 is no exception. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the milestones we’ve reached and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. What Translation Projects 2024 Lit Up Our Year? In our translation projects 2024, LingoStar transformed language barriers into global opportunities: Translated documents across 45 languages Translated English to French (Canadian), Spanish (Latin American) and Chinese as the most requested language pairs Simultaneous work on 25 languages in single projects Translated over 150,000 words Specialized translation projects including: French Canadian e-learning voiceover recordings Ethical hotline message translations in major European, Asian, and Indian languages Complex medical record transcriptions and translations in Hindi and Punjabi Wrapping Up Our Translation Projects 2024 Journey This year has been a wonderful journey of collaboration, learning, and connecting with amazing linguists and clients worldwide. We’ve worked with trusted translators, welcomed new linguistic talent, and continued to expand our global communications horizons. đ LingoStar Video: Your Global Communication Superpower Need some translation magic? Since 2005, we’ve been transforming language barriers into business opportunities for Canadian companies. Our...
Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Holidays, Language Services, Multilingual, Traditions, Translation, Translation Services, Worldwide
Day of the Dead and Mexicoâs festivities Mexico has many annual celebrations, but one of the most iconic is the Day of the Dead. Along with the Day of the Dead and its various festivals and carnivals, the country has several other great celebrations, each with its own unique quirks and fun things to do! Almost all of the country’s national holidays are designed as an opportunity to remember Mexico’s heritage and enjoy its culture. For example, the February carnivals in cities such as Veracruz, Ciudad de MĂ©xico and MĂ©rida celebrate Mexico’s religious and indigenous heritage. Of course, some are more serious and celebrate important political events, such as Mexico’s Independence Day on 16 September. The Day of the Dead could be seen as something in between: remembering our deceased family members is serious, yes, but why not celebrate their lives instead of mourning their deaths? What is Day of the Dead all about? The Day of the Dead tradition blends Mesoamerican rituals with some elements of European religions and dates back 3,000 years. The Aztec and Nahua people believed that death was as important as life because they saw the universe as a cycle of birth and death of all things. So instead of seeing death as the end, they saw it as another step on the journey. In the myth of the Day of the Dead, a person travels to ChicunamictlĂĄn, or the Land of the Dead, where they die. The soul’s goal is to reach its final resting place, known as MictlĂĄn. The festival takes place every year between 31 October and 2 November. According to...
Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Language Services, Multilingual, Translation, Translation Services, Worldwide
The enduring legacy of Arabic Immerse yourself into the rich history of Arabic and its enduring legacy around the globe. It is a journey through the ages of cultural and intellectual growth emanating from the Arabian Peninsula. With its deep history and global influence, it has provided a wealth of culture and communication for centuries. At LingoStar, we recognize the impact of Arabic and strive to bring its beauty and precision to your doorstep through our expert translation services. Origin and evolution The historical Arabic language has many claims to fame spanning from being the original language of poetry to the sacramental language of Islam. First appearing in the 4th century CE it grew and expanded rapidly. Its adoption as the official language of Islam in the 7th Century not only cemented Arabicâs importance but also facilitated its spread throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Europe, making it a key language for culture, science, and philosophy. Today, more than 400 million people speak Arabic in over 20 countries. Classic and modern Arabic: What’s the history of Arabic? The key aspect of the history of Arabic is its evolution from Classical to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). While its ancient roots are preserved in academic, literary, and religious texts such as the Quran, the Arabic language has also been thrust into modernity as a necessity for contemporary communication, serving the vast Arabic-speaking world. Today, these two forms serve different purposes and convey many different ideas. Therefore, understanding these differences is crucial for effective translation services, ensuring both historical accuracy and modern relevance. Yemenâs contribution to the history of Arabic...
May 22, 2024 | Blog, Communication, English language, Environment, Environmental Translation, Language Services, Localization, Translation, Translation Services, Worldwide
Can translators help to improve our environment? The world is facing an environmental crisis. Climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, deforestation, ecosystem degradation, and natural resource depletion are some of the consequences of human activity. Tackling the global environmental crisis requires individual and collective efforts across different sectors and levels of society to protect future generations. Environmental translation is essential to introduce new regulations and to create campaigns in a globalized world. What is environmental translation? Environmental translation refers to the translation of environmental or scientific documents from one language into another. Some of these documents include policies, regulations, laws, assessments, sustainability reports, agreements, plans, articles and educational materials. There are several purposes for environmental translation or interpretation. This type of language conversion can be used to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and to address environmental issues on a global scale. What to look for in an environmental translator? Professional environmental translators are linguists who specialize in translating documents related to the environment. Environmental translation involves complex concepts, technical terminology, and specific jargon that may not be easily understood by those without expertise in the field. Translators must be familiar with specific areas of environmental science, such as climate change, sustainability, ecology, renewable energy, conservation, waste management, etc. Environmental translators and interpreters must be fluent in both the source and target languages. But, also have an extensive knowledge of environmental vocabulary and concepts. They must be familiar with specialized dictionaries, glossaries and terminology databases to ensure consistency in translations. They must also keep abreast of new developments, trends and terminology in the field. In addition, it is normal for some...
Apr 29, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Consecutive Inpterpreting, English language, Global Business, Globalization, Interpreting, Interpreting Services, Language Services, Localization, Multilingual, Multilingual Website, Tips for Translators, Translation, Translation News, Translation Services, Worldwide
Interpreting services for all your needs Interpreting services are needed in various social situations to facilitate effective communication between different parties who do not share the same language. Some of the most common interpreting modes are consecutive interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, whispered interpreting, also known as chuchotage, and sight translation. In this article, we introduce you to the main mode of interpreting for which we offer interpreting services: consecutive interpreting. What is consecutive interpreting? Unlike simultaneous interpreting, where the interpreter interprets the speaker’s words into the audience’s language within a few seconds, consecutive interpreting takes place after the speaker has finished speaking. While the speaker is speaking, the interpreter takes notes in order to produce an accurate summary of the speech in the other language. Simultaneous interpreting is best suited for meetings where there is one keynote speaker, while consecutive interpreting is more suitable for meetings with several speakers where there will be back-and-forth communication. At LingoStar, we have extensive experience in interpreting projects, especially consecutive interpreting. We regularly work with professional consecutive interpreters on projects in a variety of fields, usually public or social services, including business meetings, legal proceedings, and medical appointments. What to look for in a consecutive interpreter What does it take to become a consecutive interpreter? Can anyone do it, or does it require special training and skills? A professional interpreter needs to practise a number of skills on a regular basis in order to deliver a coherent and structured speech that conveys the same information as the original speech, with the same tone, register, and intonation. Every consecutive interpreter must be proficient in note-taking....
Mar 25, 2024 | Blog, Communication, Globalization, Language Services, Localization, Marketing, Multilingual, Multilingual Website, Translation, Website Globalization, Website Localization, Worldwide
The role of translation in a global business How can translation help build a global business? We live in an interconnected society. Globalization integrates economic, political and cultural systems around the world. We consume goods and services from other countries. Through interdependence, most countries rely on each other to meet local demand and sell local products. Translation, like technology, creates interdependence between nations in different parts of the world. Translation plays a critical role in localization because it increases interaction and enables global communication. Translators are essential intermediaries in today’s globalized society, playing a key role in the exchange of ideas and information between countries that speak different languages. Translators can localize your products or services and adapt them to each specific region. If you want to have a global business, you need to implement website localization. Why should companies invest in a multilingual website? If you want to expand your business and reach a wider audience, website localization is key. English is the most widely spoken language in the world, but not everyone who consumes your products or services speaks it. When people browse a website, whether they are looking for the latest fashion trends or buying plane tickets for their next trip, they want their user experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Not only does the website for your global business need to be easy to use and intuitively designed, but it also needs to be available in multiple foreign languages to make it accessible to users with different native languages. As a business, having a multilingual website shows respect and understanding for your target...
