So, What Is Copyediting, Really?

In professional publishing, clarity and accuracy are non-negotiable. Whether a document is a government report, corporate white paper, translated press release, or a CEO’s letter to shareholders, it is expected to meet the highest standards of linguistic and stylistic quality. This is where copyediting comes in. Despite its importance, copyediting remains one of the least [...] The post So, What Is Copyediting, Really? appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

One of the most intriguing aspects of interacting with ChatGPT is its register of confidence. The model speaks in a tone of certainty, even when its response is factually wrong. When an error is revealed, the “apology” is usually a brief sorry followed by a swift continuation — almost as if the repair move were [...] The post What does it mean when a machine says sorry? appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

We’ve all met someone who speaks multiple languages and thought, “Well, that person is quirky.” But what if that quirkiness isn’t about personality at all? What if it’s about the way the multilingual brain actually works? Speaking several languages doesn’t just help you order tapas in Madrid or negotiate in Berlin — it rewires how [...] The post Hidden Power of Multilingual Minds appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

International events, diplomatic missions, business meetings, and multilingual conferences require smooth communication in several languages. Yet, one persistent misconception continues to cause costly mistakes: the idea that simply “knowing English” qualifies someone to act as an interpreter or translator. The truth is clear: language proficiency is not binary — it’s a spectrum. And when it [...] The post Why “I Know English” Is Not a Qualification: The Critical Role of Professional Interpreters appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

Emergency situations call for immediate action. In these instances, it is crucial to have a remote interpreter ready to offer you live interpretation services over the phone or using apps like WhatsApp and Viber. Healthcare is the most common reason when immediate interpretation is needed because we are living in an increasingly global world with [...] The post Over-the-phone Interpretation Services appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

Hiring professional translation services is critical to create a positive business image for your hotel or restaurant business. Professional translators know how to localize your services accurately to foreign languages. Multilingual menus or hotel brochures are a crucial part of increasing your customer satisfaction. When tourists visit your place, they will feel more comfortable if [...] The post How to translate restaurant menus and hotel brochures appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

English language is the number one language that benefits from the AI revolution. In fact, 17 languages dominate the digital world according to CSA Research data. These 17 languages are called Tier-1 languages. Understanding each language's economic potential is vital for enterprises to go global and expand into new markets.  English helps you reach to [...] The post Which languages benefit more from Language AI and AI translation? appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

HIA (Heritage Impact Assessment) reports are used to analyze the possible impact and consequences that new development can have on UNESCO’s World Heritage properties. While we work with exceptional certified translators that deliver accurate and high-quality translations, we go the extra mile of having a native proofreader go over the translation and increase the readability even more, so that it is as if the text was written in that language in the first place. The post H.I.A. (Heritage Impact Assessment) REPORTS TRANSLATION appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

A CAT tool (or computer aided translation tool) is a software that helps professional translators and proofreaders to collaborate on translation projects. Key features include the following: Translation memory: Translation memory is an archive of past translations. The post What is a CAT Tool? appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

There are several factors that can help the translator decide whether to translate the names or not. Read my article and decide for yourself. The post How to translate names appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.