Games get $7.7M more in bilingual funding

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Moore announced the $7.7 million in new funding, which includes $5.3 million for extra translation services , $9000 to make Olympic ceremonies more ...



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Nails Is No Match For The Japanese Carl Monday

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Deadspin translation services are on the case, after the jump. The Japanese can invent a transforming giant robot that spits out used panties, ...



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The Doctor Can Understand You Now

Zikkir World (blog)

... multitudes of smaller clinics have to rely on other ad hoc measures including family members, volunteers or commercial telephone translation services . ...

How much should I charge a large company for my translation services?
Q. Translation rates per word?
Asked by kaka - Wed Aug 22 05:47:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In Europe it is common to get paid per word, but the rate varies per language. So please be a bit more specific. 40 cents a word is not uncommon. It depends as well if you are qualified for legal matters.
Answered by Greek Oracle - Wed Aug 29 16:11:03 2007

How to develop a service offering in the language/translation market ?
Q. I am trying to kick-start a business that delivers language services mainly for other businesses . How can I develop a detailed service offering ( service , internal workflows , marketing ...etc ) to be a reference to my firm and my partners ? I noticed that many translation firms have no "Translator" or "Linguist" or "Localizer" as a job title for their workers, they have instead preferred to use "Project Manager" and other titles. I have a degree in translation with some freelancing experience but still I want to formalize a useful material for my firm to be run and guided clearly. From what I know , Canada is a heaven for firms providing language and translation services due to many factors. I would appreciate help from a Canadian… [cont.]
Asked by neoarabian - Sun Aug 26 22:21:59 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Microsoft uses this type of service and calls it Localization. You could try to fill any niche that isn't already served.
Answered by LondonGuy - Thu Aug 30 18:40:24 2007

The removal of free translation services. What do you think about this ?
Q. Hi Folks, As news this morning informs me that Doncaster Council are the first to remove free translation services for immigrants, I started thinking about my travels. I lived and worked in the Mid-East for 8 yrs, so took Arabic classes before I went, then learned a lot more of the language whilst there. I think it only correct and the polite thing to do in speaking the national language. I never could get the hang of writing it, though. In France, I do my best to speak French, as with other countries. At least the locals appreciate the effort. I had a leaflet in from the Borough Council last week, which was translated into no less than 8 languages, many being obscure ones. A total waste of our money. English night classes are… [cont.]
Asked by Bob the Boat - Wed Jun 24 04:17:26 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think that they should have free translation for people sure, it's polite to learn the native language of the place you live in, but if you've just arrived there and you're doing your best, you will still want to read something you can understand easily (especially if it directly concerns you, like tax changes or something). I don't think the free translations are targeted at people who have lived in the area for awhile, they're targeted at people who are trying to learn the native language but haven't got it down perfectly yet. Also consider places that have more than one language spoken by most of the population. Canada it makes sense to translate things into French and English. In the USA, at least in the southern states, it… [cont.]
Answered by poggles789 - Wed Jun 24 05:23:52 2009