As we look ahead to 2024, we can’t help but think about how far technology has come. What does this mean for translation? And where do translation agencies fit in? Contrary to what you might think, technology in translation is really important, and we embrace it to improve our work, rather than fear and reject it. That’s why we’ve decided to start the new year by focusing our newsletter on the relationship between technology and translation. In our blog post The Future of Translation: Bridging Tradition and Innovation, we reflect on the future of translation and the impact that new technologies could have on the translation industry in the coming years. It’s possible to incorporate AI-powered translation models into the translation process, but not without the help of translators and translation agencies to ensure the protection of the unique characteristics of each language and culture. Find out more news about the world of translation and technology in our social media! READ OUR NEWSLETTER...
Step into the heart of the holiday season with our latest newsletter. As the festive air fills our homes, we warmly invite you to join us on a delightful exploration of the myriad of flavors that make this time of year so special across different cultures. In this issue, we unravel the rich tapestry of holiday cuisine, celebrating the unique culinary traditions that define celebrations around the world. From the aromatic spices of German lebkuchen to the sweet indulgence of an Italian panettone, we delve into the global symphony of flavors that grace tables during this festive season. On our blog post, Holiday Season: Dishes From Around the World, you’ll learn more about some of the holiday culinary traditions of Central European countries such as Slovakia, Italy, the Czech Republic and Germany. Get to know some of the most festive and tasty celebrations across Europe! Also, don’t miss our social media posts on translation on our social media channels! READ OUR NEWSLETTER...
Have you ever marveled at the intricate tapestry of language woven through different cultures and societies, each constantly evolving and adapting to change? In the dynamic realm of translation services, words metamorphose, meanings shift, and expressions take on new shades. This is both a challenge and an extraordinary opportunity. At LingoStar, we work with professional translators and linguists who have to be constantly adapting to the change and the evolution of languages in order to provide our clients with up-to-date and quality translation services. In our blog post, Linguistic Evolution: Challenges and Opportunities for Translators, you’ll discover more about the challenges translators have to face and the strategies they have to employ to adapt to linguistic evolution. Connect with us on social media for more translation and linguistic related content. READ OUR NEWSLETTER...
Have you ever heard of transcreation: the creativity to translate emotions? Would you define transcreation as the ultimate creativity to translate various content? Feelings and emotions are so personal and culturally specific that it can be sometimes hard to find a direct translation from one language to another. For that, there’s transcreation. At LingoStar, we value the creative work of our translators. Therefore we’ve dedicated this month’s newsletter to the importance of transcreation. Transcreation is the combination between ‘translation’ and ‘creation’ that allows us to find an alternative expression for a phrase or a concept that describes a feeling in a particular language or culture. In our blog post, Transcreation and Creation: The Power Of Words, you’ll learn more about how transcreation can become a defining marketing strategy. Also, don’t forget to check out our social media for the latest translation news! READ OUR NEWSLETTER...
People often think that translators have very little freedom in their work, but nothing could be further from the truth. A translator always needs a spark of creativity to produce a quality result. At LingoStar, we love to explore our world, so we’ve decided to dedicate this month’s newsletter to the importance of creativity in translation. In our blog post, Lost In Translation, you’ll learn more about the creativity we use in translation when there seems to be no solution to translating a difficult text. We hope this demonstrates that creativity is the key to successful translation. Also, don’t miss our monthly calendar of special calendar events and our social media posts! READ OUR NEWSLETTER...
Summer is the best time of the year to take a break and travel the world. Of course, when we think about traveling, we think about the language we need to know, but there’s more to it than that. Going to another country means experiencing another culture, so we’ve decided to focus this month’s newsletter on translation and localization. But what exactly is localization? How does it differ from translation? Scroll down and you’ll find several articles on the subject. You can also read about the different types of localization in our blog post Translation Localization: Translating for Global Markets. As always, don’t miss our curiosities about countries and national days and events. Keep scrolling to keep learning! READ OUR NEWSLETTER...
When we read a text or watch a video that has been translated or dubbed, we focus only on the end product. Have you ever thought about how professional translation is involved in all that? But if we pause for a moment to think about the process that led to that final product, we might appreciate it more. At LingoStar, we value the dedication of our translators. That is why this month’s newsletter focuses on professional translation and the techniques and strategies used to achieve it. In our blog post, Why working with professional translators is worth its weight in gold, you’ll learn about the six key qualities that make a qualified translator a highly skilled professional. Our newsletter also includes special calendar events and much more! For ongoing fun facts on culture and languages, check out our Instagram page >>. READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
Behind every great success is great teamwork. For us, that would be our project managers. Our blog post, Translation Project Management – How To Handle Multilingual Translations, picks the brain of our CEO and Managing Director, Lenka de Graafova, M.A. Lenka shares her point of view on the essential skills needed to be a successful translation project manager and her experience working in the Canadian translation field. If you thought that project management was just those human stress balls rolling around the office chasing deadlines, then you are absolutely correct. Explore the brain of project managers with us this month! Caution: Find a loud corner. Laughter is an absolute requirement! Don’t forget to check out our culture corner and our Instagram page for interesting facts on countries around the world. Where is curiosity taking us this week? READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
Wondering about project management workflow? Well, look no further. It’s been a very busy month here at LingoStar! So naturally, we are inviting you for a sneak peek at the project management workflow process required to keep our engine oiled and running. Take a look at what it takes to manage and tackle our huge workload in our blog post translation agencies and project management. From a step-to-step outline to general rules and guidelines to help you navigate your translation tasks easier. If you are a skeptic of translation companies, let us convince you. Hiring LingoStar’s professionals for your translations is better than freelancers. Our blog will further convince you that our expertise and reach in the language community is the better option for your buck. Project managers: how to know if your expertise can translate into the language field? Our blog will put your mind at ease if you are debating whether your management skillset is transferable to the translation field. Find out if you are eligible for an exciting career change! As a matter of fact, join us for a fun-filled adventure into the project management world! Take a crash course on the fundamentals of project management with Rhona. Let her take you on a tour of the project management world. Learn about her key terms, common techniques, and lifecycles and methodologies in her youtube video. Moreover, find out what works for you and your team in terms of project management styles, navigate your way around software, use tools effectively, and avoid burnout. And as always, don’t miss out on our cultural tour where we take you...
ChatGPT has given people a lot to talk about lately. The more time passes, the more people fear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will take over the world. But is this really happening? We’re tackling this topic, and how it relates to translation in this month’s newsletter to give you an overview of what’s going on in the world of machine translation. In our blog post on how recent AI developments influence the language industry, you’ll read about recent AI developments related to interlingual translation in conjunction with the creation of chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard. 💬 The debate about chatbots is quite controversial: some people think this is an outstanding breakthrough in AI technology, while others worry that this will be the downfall of societal structures, for example the educational system and its young disciples. Last but not least, don’t miss out on our usual cultural weeks and international days. READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
