There is a famous myth that the Inuit (or, as they were known by European settlers in the past, Eskimos) have a plethora of different words for snow. It has been exposed time and time again as poor scholarship, and a cliché used to support a controversial hypothesis...
The world is interconnected today, and as such, one can see that online games, streaming services as well as casinos are now being used all over the world. Nevertheless, for companies to prosper in foreign markets, they have to overcome cultural and language...
Mince Pies and Cultural Translation Perhaps you remember that online fracas a few years ago when a US website, The Spruce Eats, posted a very alarming (for Brits!) recipe for Mince Pies that apparently contained beef? Comparisons were naturally made to Rachel’s famous...
The History of FC Barcelona's Hymn and the Meaning of Its Lyrics The official hymn of FC Barcelona, titled "Cant del Barça" (The Song of Barça), is a vital symbol of the club’s identity and spirit. Its lyrics and music embody the essence of what FC Barcelona stands...
How to use language to attract shoppers on Black Friday Black Friday, a globally recognized shopping event, has evolved into a phenomenon marked by aggressive marketing campaigns, appealing deals, and strategic advertisements. To fully engage with and understand Black...
How is Business English used in professional environments? The use of fluent Business English facilitates effective and clear communication across various workplace contexts. Here’s how it plays a role in key professional scenarios: Written Communication Business...
Medical Translation: Zero Margin for Error Some mistakes have truly dramatic consequences, and bad medical translation is in that group. The odd typo in a marketing document might lose you some respect, maybe even some sales, but no one is going to die from your...
Learn how combining NLP and ML transforms AML risk assessment by boosting accuracy, streamlining processes, and improving compliance in fighting financial crime. As financial institutions strive to combat money laundering and comply with strict regulatory...
This handy Pre-Translation Checklist will explain how to streamline the quoting, and the translation process by providing us with key information, and sending your text in an appropriate format. Requesting a Quote We can quote faster, and more accurately, if we know:...
Issues and Pitfalls when Translation for Governmental Bodies At QuickSilver, experience has taught us that when it comes to translation for Governmental Bodies, it is best to produce a faithful translation which strives towards readability. Government documents are...
