Written by Mo Stone You’re hard at work translating a text, when all of a sudden you run across an idiom. Most translators agree that colloquialisms and cultural sayings are one of the hardest parts of the job, as they don’t always translate easily from one language or culture to the next. What do youContinue reading “Translating Idioms And Colloquialisms: Tips For Translators”
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How To Break Into The Translation Industry
Written by Mo Stone Translation is a huge industry that has shown a tremendous amount of growth in the last ten years, and will continue to do so as the internet, technology and connectivity make it easier than ever to communicate across borders. As such, there is a lot of opportunity for translators, depending onContinue reading “How To Break Into The Translation Industry”
Chinese New Year: What It Is And How To Celebrate
Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, and Spring Festival are all different names used to refer to one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, which begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends 15 days later, on the first full moon of the lunar calendar. Since this calendarContinue reading “Chinese New Year: What It Is And How To Celebrate”
Winter in Japan: Festive Occasions All Season Long
Written by Mo Stone Although Japan may be best known for it’s spring and autumn, there’s still plenty to see in the winter. The weather in many of the bigger cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto remains mild enough for sightseeing, and the snowfall in regions like Hokkaido and the Japan Alps bring many skiersContinue reading “Winter in Japan: Festive Occasions All Season Long”
Will Machine Translation Replace Human Translation?
Written by Mo Stone As our world becomes ever more global and the bridges between people shrink, there is a greater need than ever for good, accurate translations. But just as technology has been the cause of this increase in need, it has also been the solution, as seen in the case of machine translation.Continue reading “Will Machine Translation Replace Human Translation?”
Polish Your Translations With These Proofreading Tips
Written by Mo Stone When it comes to translating or writing of any kind, there is one finishing step that causes many an author to groan, and that’s proofreading. By the time we get to this point, most of us are eager to hand it in, and taking the time to proofread seems like aContinue reading “Polish Your Translations With These Proofreading Tips”
Translation Specializations: Which Is Right For You?
Written by Mo Stone As technology and globalization make our world ever-more accessible, translation services continue to be in demand, with the need for different kinds of translation continuing to grow. To rise above the competition, it’s a good idea for translators to specialize in one of the many niches of the industry. But whichContinue reading “Translation Specializations: Which Is Right For You?”
Borderless Translations Interview With Legacy Foundation Japan
Written by Mo Stone Here at Borderless Translations, we take pride in connecting with other community groups and businesses both local to our home base of Tokyo and around the web. McIsiah Kendema, the founder of BT, recently sat down with Alison Rodgers of the Legacy Foundation Japan to talk about fellowship with the BlackContinue reading “Borderless Translations Interview With Legacy Foundation Japan”
Advice and Tips from Freelancers, For Freelancers
Written by Mo Stone Maybe you studied languages in university, and translation is a logical next step. Maybe you’ve been employed at a translation agency, but would like to be your own boss. Or maybe you’re a writer who’s put your language skills to use, and now you’re wondering if you should make your sideContinue reading “Advice and Tips from Freelancers, For Freelancers”
Halloween Around the World
Written by Mo Stone As the weather grows cooler, there’s one holiday at the end of the month that is getting us excited: Halloween! Nowadays, this fun holiday of tricks and treats is a popular one, but where did it begin? And where in the world can you go to get your costume on? ReadContinue reading “Halloween Around the World”