Health researchers have long relied on open-ended questions to gather data for clinical outcome assessments (COAs). The method has obvious benefits over multiple choice or other closed-ended formats; if you ask people to explain things in their own words, unexpected concepts and issues can emerge. Some of the most amazing “a-ha!” moments can come from …Read More
February 5, 2019 marks the start of the Year of the Earth Pig. According to Chinese astrology, the pig is kind, thoughtful, tolerant, and resilient. Pigs are respected for their reliability and integrity. On the other hand, Chinese homophones (words that sound the same but have different meanings), are tricky things in Chinese language and culture. It is …Read More
If you plan to market your software solution globally, translation and localization are essential steps. From the outside, the software localization process can look like a “black box.” Let’s open the box. Understanding the process helps you prepare your software for translation and localization. Definitions Internationalization (i18n): Preparing software and websites to ensure a smooth …Read More
Global content is multilingual content. From patient-facing advertising to the most specialized technical content, a professional translation service takes your message worldwide. How can a language partner help med/pharma clients reach all audiences, in any language? Multilingual patient information guides A non-profit treatment community translated a fifty-page guide for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients into …Read More
2018 was a big year for traveling for the team at MTM LinguaSoft. Myriam traveled to Muscat, Oman to see friends and explore the gorgeous landscape. Ken visited family in Penshan, Sichuan Province, China. He and his family also enjoyed an extended stay at a Buddhist monastery. Jen went to Mexico City to visit her …Read More
In the past few years, neural machine translation (NMT) has advanced dramatically. MT with or without post-editing has become a viable, cost-efficient alternative to human-translated texts. Next-level translation technology Digital technologies have always been central to our business. For example, we use Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools to maintain translation memories. Translation memories are databases …Read More
Our clients in architecture, engineering, industrial design, and manufacturing often need translation and localization of CAD drawings. Teamwork and communication between the translation project manager and the client is essential. What files do we need? For almost all projects, we use translation project management software called a CAT (Computer Aided Translation) tool. These tools are …Read More
In the United States, autumn brings to mind spectacular displays of fall foliage, the somber turning of the seasons, and spooky Halloween festivities. In other parts of the world, a bounty of national and religious holidays fall within a three-week period from mid-September to early October. Sometimes this succession of holidays makes my job as …Read More
Currently, more than 55 million Hispanics living in the United States represents a growing market for health care. However, barriers of language and culture can make it difficult to navigate the U.S. healthcare system. Translating content into Spanish is only one way for the healthcare industry to reach out this growing demographic. Marketing to Hispanics …Read More
Over the years we’ve seen organizations take a variety of approaches to translating content. Although some of these may be okay for companies with small, infrequent translation requirements, we’ve run into four methods that often hang on long after some businesses’ translation needs have become regular and extensive. Using these tactics may seem cheap, but …Read More
