2022-11-14 10:30
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Barnes, Thompson & Brown is a specialist provider of legal translation services in Australia. The company is able to meet tight deadlines in over 150 languages and is a trusted partner of legal practitioners in Australia, the US, and Europe. Their panel consists of skilled legal translators with experience in many areas of law.
2022-11-07 07:30
What is meant by bilingualism?
The term ‘bilingual’ means ‘can speak two languages. It is one step above ‘monolingual’ (one language) and one step below ‘… Read More
2022-10-20 07:24
What is FinTech?
FinTech, which is the shortened form of “financial” and “technology,” applies to new technology that assists consumers and/or financial institutions… Read More
2022-10-17 11:03
The role of a paralegal
A paralegal’s job typically resembles that of an attorney. It is just the lack of qualifications that stops a paralegal from representing a client i… Read More
2022-10-04 14:11
There are five legal systems that are used in the world today. These are the civil law, customary law, common law, religious law, as well as the mixed legal system. The Italian legal system… Read More
2022-09-19 08:59
The role of a legal contract in business is to outline expectations for the parties involved in the contract, protect both parties if the expectations are not met, and lock in the cost for t… Read More
2022-09-12 12:17
The word “diplomatic” means the conducting of negotiations between nations in a thoughtful and useful manner. Today, there is a demand for both diplomatic interpreters and transl… Read More
2022-09-05 11:24
Legal processes these days often involve speakers of a variety of languages, so the importance of a legal translation and interpretation should not be ignored as an interpreter for each lang… Read More
2022-08-22 10:27
What is a deposition?
A deposition takes place in a civil lawsuit where a witness provides a sworn testimony out-of-court. When a deposition hearing takes place the lawyers involved wi… Read More
2022-08-12 14:09
What is artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to software technology that has developed a computer or robot to think and act like a human. A few software engineers sta… Read More
2022-07-25 08:52
If you want to become a legal translator it is one of many professions that are in high demand today so if you have the language skills you shouldn’t hesitate to take this career path… Read More
2022-07-19 07:00
A podcast is a digital audio file that is made available for listening or downloading through the Internet. Each audio recording is called a podcast episode. Each podcast is typically hosted… Read More
2022-07-05 15:06
Localizing the languages used in games is necessary if the title is to be marketed to an international audience. During the last decade, many publishers and developers have learned how impor… Read More
2022-06-28 06:33
Transcreation and localization do have something in common which is adapting the targeted market’s culture when involved in the translation process. The role of localization is focusin… Read More
2022-06-16 13:05
Importance of the French language globally
French is one of the world’s most important languages in terms of the number of speakers and its international significance. French has decli… Read More
2022-06-06 10:16
What does a litigation lawyer do?
Litigation lawyers act for plaintiffs or defendants who have a dispute with another party. Litigation is a very diverse legal area and there are many reason… Read More
2022-05-27 05:52
What is a research paper?
A research paper is a document produced for inspection by others that outlines what a researcher has discovered after a period of research into a topic. Research pa… Read More
2022-05-18 09:54
What is audiovisual translation?
Audiovisual translation (AVT) means the transferral from one language into another of the verbal parts found in audiovisual materials. It is becoming more co… Read More
2022-05-05 17:25
Australia is a multinational and multilingual country, which means not everyone speaks English fluently, so there is a regular need for interpreters. The best translator and interpreter is o… Read More
2022-04-26 05:31
Bitcoin is purported to be the original cryptocurrency which was first heard of in 2009. It wasn’t just a fad as many thought it would be but digital currencies are now a global phenom… Read More
2022-04-19 08:32
Korea is a strong market for localization and more than 75 million people across the world speak Korean, most live in South and North Korea. South Korea is a lucrative and fast-growing marke… Read More
2022-04-04 10:37
The insurance industry exists all over the world and virtually everyone depends on it to protect their property, themselves and their businesses from having to pay how huge sums of money if… Read More
2022-03-31 13:50
What is legal transcription?
A legal transcription is the process of putting into text a legal document that originates from a video and/or an audio recording. The legal transcriptionist lis… Read More
2022-03-23 08:10
As we move into 2022 and year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, these are the translation industry trends expected for 2022
Subtitle translations
Subtitling is the art of translating the spoke… Read More
2022-03-15 13:32
Growing need for professional translations of franchise agreements
As well as the growing need for professional translations of a franchise operations manual there has also been a rise in de… Read More
2022-03-04 07:07
Localisation is the process used when a product is marketed in the right way to an international market. For e-commerce, this is not just making the website available for different countries… Read More
2022-02-21 13:26
What are transcription services?
For anyone who has an audio or video file and wants to put it into a text-based file, a transcription service can do this for you. Transcription is the proce… Read More
2022-02-09 05:34
Most lawyers deal daily with specialist language which carries very specific meaning. They may be practiced linguists themselves, or rely on the services of legal linguists who help them to… Read More
2022-01-31 08:20
What’s the difference between transcription and translation?
Translation and transcription sound similar, but in fact, are quite different. The translation is the conversion of text fr… Read More
2022-01-06 13:23
Immigration policies
The immigration policies of many countries include three key factors. One of these is the richer countries’ eagerness to accept immigrants who originate from devel… Read More
2021-12-20 10:57
Transcription is when a recording in the spoken word is put into its written form. This is typically required in several situations such as in secretarial work, for medical purposes, in cour… Read More
2021-12-06 08:26
These days many businesses are pursuing a global presence and this is achieved by making the website appealing and easily understood by the targeted audience. It is not a matter of loading t… Read More
2021-11-29 11:10
If you have requested a translation of a business document it is important to ensure the translation has been both edited and proofread before the translation is returned to you. This will a… Read More
2021-11-12 11:53
ZircoDATA Pty Ltd, a leader in records and information management from governance through to storage, digitisation and destruction, has acquired our mother entity Xine Communication, one of… Read More
2021-11-08 08:33
What is a technical translation?
Technical translations are the translations of materials that deal with the technical and scientific subject matter. To be performed well they need the skill… Read More
2021-10-18 07:19
It’s rare that every participant would remember the precise details of a business meeting so a transcript is made while the meeting is in progress which means there is a detailed writt… Read More
2021-10-11 09:06
Humans were the first translators and have worked alone to perform translations for many centuries. They relied on their own skills to create the most accurate translations and the recipient… Read More
2021-09-21 06:44
As more business is being conducted internationally there are options that businesses may consider such as mergers and acquisitions which offer a unique opportunity to co-operate with or acq… Read More
2021-09-06 10:28
Trademarks help to protect your brand from competitors trying to use a slogan, name, or image that you have spent many years building a reputation with. Once you have got your trademark reco… Read More
2021-08-16 10:53
The three main East Asian languages, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, are each spoken by tens of millions of people, hundreds of millions in the case of Chinese. There are often very specific… Read More
2021-08-04 14:29
Using divorce certificate translation services for all your divorce paperwork can be useful if your divorce documentation isn’t in your own native tongue.
Why do I need my divorce cert… Read More
2021-07-19 09:30
Passports are issued by national governments. They are legal documents that certify the holder of the passport’s country of citizenship and identity. A passport is viewed as a travel d… Read More
2021-07-08 07:41
A good translation doesn’t just involve word-for-word translation but cultural considerations do play a key role in putting a translation into the right context. While a certain phrase… Read More
2021-06-22 07:21
If a government agency and many other organizations demand a copy of a document or document translation, they may request either a certified or notarized document. This applies to translatio… Read More
2021-06-14 09:22
What is legal transcription?
Transcription is the process in which a written recording is made of speech. Most transcriptions are typed out but there may still be occasions when the transcri… Read More
2021-05-28 06:56
Check out any number of U.S. law firm websites these days and there is a simple message often prominently displayed: “Se Habla Español.” It’s communicating to the ma… Read More
2021-05-10 08:27
As the world becomes more and more interconnected (despite Covid-19!), and the use of the internet for communication and important transactions grows, the threat of cyber attacks also grows… Read More
2021-04-20 10:25
Abstract translation meaning
Abstracts are short summaries of research papers, usually only a few sentences long. Abstracts give the gist of what the research paper is all about. The abstrac… Read More
2021-04-09 07:26
In Australia, the major language of government is English. It is the official language and is the language of schools and other educational institutions. With few exceptions, English will be… Read More
2021-03-31 16:30
For many Christian communities around the world, Easter is the most important religious ceremony of the year. Like other ceremonies, however, Easter is not just a religious occasion as its o… Read More
2021-03-23 09:25
Sworn translation services are provided by sworn translators. These are professional translators who have been entrusted to provide accurate translations of official documents. Many governme… Read More
2021-03-08 08:33
Introduction
Patent translation is a specialized niche field of professional translation services. Patent translators have acquired both technical and legal expertise in patents and will hav… Read More
2021-02-17 09:20
477 million people in the world are native speakers of Spanish while Spanish is the 3rd most commonly spoken language after Mandarin and English in the world. In recent times there has been… Read More
2021-02-09 08:15
Korea has built up a reputation throughout the world for innovation, which means it is a leader for new ideas, particularly in the digital world. Along with this has been the development of… Read More
2021-01-19 10:01
Technology is growing at a fast pace which enables interaction to take place between individuals and their cultures. Due to this, there is much market pressure to put technology products out… Read More
2021-01-07 11:44
Communication solutions under COVID-19
A recent survey revealed that the responses to COVID-19 have accelerated the use of digital technology by many years and many of these are here to stay… Read More
2020-12-21 08:15
A handwritten translated text with translation errors that have been marked is not quite the same as maths or chemistry because translation is not a precise science. When the quality of a tr… Read More
2020-12-07 08:14
Proofreading is an integral part of any freshly written text including translations. A proof-reader’s job is to locate and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes. This ens… Read More
2020-11-17 07:02
Simultaneous interpretation is most common at large conference venues and important ceremonies where the members of the audience typically wear specially designed listening devices so that t… Read More
2020-11-03 10:54
Not everyone requiring medical care can necessarily speak the language of the doctor or
hospital they need to visit. Even a family member trying to explain the person’s medical
conditi… Read More
2020-10-19 08:14
Because the business world has become so globalized and travel has generally increased to many world destinations the translating of professional documents has become far more commonplace. H… Read More
2020-10-05 09:59
Legal documents vary because the legal systems in different countries are rarely identical. This makes it challenging for translators when asked to translate legal documents that originate f… Read More
2020-09-21 10:07
The terms localization & internationalization are often used as if they are interchangeable, but they do not mean exactly the same thing.
Localization is a process used for adapting a te… Read More
2020-09-07 09:03
Maritime law is often referred to as admiralty law or the laws of the sea. It is made up of a number of laws, conventions, and treaties that direct the actions of private maritime businesses… Read More
2020-08-24 12:18
Most people in Europe and North America who speak European languages find it hard to learn both Chinese and Korean. In fact, the difficulties work both ways as many Chinese and Korean people… Read More
2020-08-12 12:03
The translation industry has not been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as much as some industries despite the almost complete disappearance of international travel and tourism. Trade contin… Read More
2020-07-13 09:35
Businesses, organizations, and agencies throughout the world, whether they are retail outlets, five-star restaurants, or a local charity, can benefit a lot from having their brochures transl… Read More
2020-07-01 08:34
Most countries have agreements with other countries regarding international adoptions. For example, Australia has agreements with the following countries:
Thailand,
Taiwan,
Sri Lanka,
… Read More
2020-06-08 10:28
Moving from an office-based environment to remote locations for legal practices has been easy for some firms and more difficult for others. There are several aspects of legal work where the… Read More
2020-06-02 12:13
The Covid-19 pandemic rages on, but many countries are now in the process of easing lockdown restrictions, with varying degrees of success. It appears that those that shut their borders earl… Read More
2020-05-26 09:56
1. What’s a legal translation?
A legal translation takes place when legal documents are translated. Examples of legal documents include:
wills;
birth and marriage certificates;
litigat… Read More
2020-05-18 07:18
Proofreading a document well is not an easy task as it requires a lot of concentration. If your mind gets diverted by something else you cannot expect your proofreading to be perfect. Overal… Read More
2020-04-27 09:58
What is an affidavit?
It is a sworn, signed statement of facts which is used in a trial or any other court
proceeding where the requirement is to provide a verified statement. It is often pr… Read More
2020-04-20 10:37
COVID-19 was notified first of all to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in December
2019. It wasn’t declared a pandemic for a few weeks after and by that time it was wreaking
havoc i… Read More
2020-02-12 09:54
Welcome to South Korea!
Is South Korea somewhat of a paradox? Perhaps, but if you were to visit the country, assuming you had mastered at least a smattering of the Korean language, of course… Read More
2020-02-03 09:54
With many countries around the world acting as hosts for people who do not speak their language, whether they are refugees, asylum seekers or on work visas, they all face challenges when it… Read More
2020-01-27 09:44
When we think ahead about the future of translation, there is a tendency to think that robots will soon be taking over as they are increasingly taught to translate thousands upon thousands o… Read More
2020-01-21 12:26
For marketers, the focus is not just on translating their websites but also evaluating all major channels for communication so that the information is localized where it is required. Compani… Read More
2019-12-30 09:53
There are many law firms and translation companies, such as Aussie Translations, that have already established or are thinking about establishing virtual firms. These firms understand the ge… Read More
2019-12-23 10:05
A patent offers a right assigned by a government to an inventor who has created a new invention. It is a right which stops others from selling, using or making the invention for their own us… Read More
2019-12-17 13:34
One of the biggest concerns today is how secure your personal or business data is once it has been uploaded somewhere on the internet. Improvements have been made over the years to help ensu… Read More
2019-12-09 10:06
Generally speaking, you do not need any other official documents for a marriage certificate translation other than the original marriage certificate itself. In fact, a translator can transla… Read More
2019-12-05 09:01
Academic documents range from academic achievement certificates, degrees and diplomas through to articles, reports, journals and books. There are many reasons why they need to be translated… Read More
2019-11-18 10:07
Audio transcription is a written account of verbal communication. It transforms any file that is video or audio to text into a written experience for its audience. Audio transcription a… Read More
2019-11-12 09:50
A legal translation stands out as the most important type of translation. This is because the legal profession cannot afford to get a legal translation wrong. If it does and there is a mistr… Read More
2019-11-06 09:12
Do you own your own business? Are you thinking of expanding your business and selling goods overseas? Maybe you think you can purchase cheaper raw materials or even finished products in some… Read More
2019-10-30 09:15
People have been migrating ever since they evolved, most probably according to modern theory, somewhere in southern Africa. Today, migration continues practically everywhere that people live… Read More
2019-10-17 06:31
Legal businesses don’t just depend on written documents and emails for communication but they also rely on events such as business meetings. When these sorts of oral occasions take pla… Read More
2019-10-10 11:59
Many businesses these days don’t just depend on speakers of their own native language as employees. There are many examples of temporary migrant labour being employed for short periods… Read More
2019-10-03 10:29
Without proper contract translation, businesses could be faced with legal challenges if the legal contract translation is not accurate. If a business wishes to build up a relationship with a… Read More
2019-09-25 09:33
When you are considering how to improve your returns from your web presence and you are already operating in the international market this may be the time to translate your website and Faceb… Read More
2019-09-18 09:42
If you are going to study in an overseas country for a period of time, there is one main document you should have and that is your passport. It enables you to move between countries as it is… Read More
2019-09-12 11:06
Most people feel quite confident in using their passports when visiting overseas countries. However, carrying a translation of your passport may help to make your visits to other countries l… Read More
2019-09-05 12:36
Legal translations between English and Arabic are more commonplace today due to the increase in movement of people from Arabic speaking countries for either immigration or to seek asylum in… Read More
2019-08-29 07:30
There has been a growth in demand for legal translations in the multilingual environment, particularly from law firms and legal departments. Multilingual language support is frequently requi… Read More
2019-08-20 14:06
There are many benefits to business interpreting. It is essential in the world today as more and more businesses expand their global partnerships. It is providing an intermediary to aid comm… Read More
2019-07-30 13:37
Over the past 100 years at least 400 languages have become extinct. Linguists have revealed that by the end of this century an estimated 50 per cent of the 6,500 languages that are still in… Read More
2019-07-23 06:59
Today’s law firms deal with a variety of clients even those who come from overseas countries. When a client comes from another country, it may be necessary to use legal interpreting se… Read More
2019-07-02 07:18
Today, communication is all about information sharing throughout the world, but this cannot be achieved unless key postdoctoral work is translated into the major global languages for all to… Read More
2019-06-24 11:01
Political interpreting allows communication between world leaders and politicians, but it is not necessarily as easy as it sounds. This is because politics covers a broad array of topics, so… Read More
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