Yes! There Are Famous Translators Out There!

Yes! There Are Famous Translators Out There!

We all know some famous writers – Shakespeare, Charlotte Brontë, or contemporary ones, like Dan Brown, Joanne Rowling, and many, many more. But the question we’re asking is – are there any truly famous translators out there? How popular would her books be if there...
Etymology of Popular Sports

Etymology of Popular Sports

This summer comes with a whole host of sporting action, so we decided to tell you about the etymology of some of the most popular sports in the world. The word “sport” has been around in the English language since the mid-15th century, deriving from the Old French...
Translators vs. Translation Agencies

Translators vs. Translation Agencies

This discussion is a bit like the age-old question: “Which came first: the chicken or the egg?” Very often freelancers call translation agencies into question. They consider them as nothing more than sales agents. Of course, this is far from being the...
Types of translation

Types of translation

Let‘s have a look at the most common terms when it comes to specialized translation. Administrative translation This category encompasses general texts used by different enterprises and organizations. Their translation is used in the everyday work environment. It also...
The importance of formatting for translation

The importance of formatting for translation

Let’s start with an example which is not uncommon for large companies: the employee responsible for translations often does not fully understand the concept of working with specific content, such as graphics and drawings, for instance. Usually, he or she has to send...