Entries by Damian Scattergood
Introduction to Asian Translation
Delivering translated product to Asian countries for the first time can be a very exciting and challenging time for organizations. Getting it wrong can be a very costly exercise. This guide helps to introduce managers and developers to Asian translations and give an insight to making the process easier and more cost effective.
Localization: Getting it right first time
Tips on getting localization right the first time round. This comprehensive post will guide you through the ins and outs of localization.
Audio Translation Guidelines
Tips for Audio Translation: Before starting a new project you should follow this guide. Choosing the Script’s Tone and Actor. Technical issues to plan for and how to get the most from your voice overs.
Case of Mistaken Identity | Polish Driver Lost in Translation
The case of the famous Polish driver, Prawo Jazdy, with more than 50 driving offences, has been solved. All a case of mistaken identity apparently.
International Radio-telephony Spelling Alphabet
The international radio-telephony spelling alphabet was developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization and later adopted by NATO.
Piraha Tribe: New Language, No Numbers
New language, no numbers spoken by the Pirahã tribe in Brazil. When they speak of quantities, they refer to some, more or less. Much like uncountables.
Best way to translate a website
Read some tips on the best way to translate a website for your business. We give some useful information on the use of flags and number of languages to use.