Language shapes how we see the world and holds the power to foster inclusion, amplify voices, and break down barriers. For LSPs, translators and revisers, this responsibility takes on greater significance when addressing sensitive topics like disability. Beyond political correctness, it’s about preserving dignity, promoting understanding, and ensuring equitable access to information. As we approach the International…
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The true cost of cutting corners on translation: can you afford the risk?
The true cost of cutting corners on translation: can you afford the risk? Picture this: a mistranslated contract clause …
Bridging communication gaps during sudden-onset crisis
Just two weeks ago, I shared a post on LinkedIn about the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Morocco to its core. However, this earthquake is just one among a series of devastating natural disasters that have struck the world this year. Earlier, we witnessed the catastrophic earthquake that shook Turkey and Syria, resulting in the…
Legal translation or why you should use a specialized legal translator
Legal translation is a type of technical translation, and translating between a common/law (English) system and a civilist/romano-germanic (French) system can be challenging due to significant differences in legal principles, terminology and procedures. However, with a deep understanding of both systems and specialized training, legal translators can translate accurately and effectively the common law notions from…
GDPR Compliance & Translation
Data processor: Words We Trust Do I collect and process client data? I do collect some data necessary for the purpose of quoting on jobs, providing translations and issuing invoices. Such data may include name, phone number and email address. As a linguist, it is important that my clients feel safe knowing I never use…