Why Language is Important in the Healthcare Setting (Part 1)

According to the US Census Bureau, as of 2017 more than 20 percent of the US population (61.8 million people) speaks a language other than English at home. The resulting language barrier can be frustrating, if not life threatening, when it comes to…

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Podcasts for Global Marketers

5 Essential Podcasts for Global Marketers

Looking for some podcasts specifically geared toward “going global” in the digital age? These 5 podcasts for global marketers should be on your must-listen list! The World in Words The World in Words podcast is about language — everything from…

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Video Interpreting Services Now Available from Metaphrasis

In an effort to meet the growing need for on-demand interpreter services, Metaphrasis today announced the addition of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) to its service roster. Metaphrasis and our partners understand the importance of a personal touch…

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Elizabeth Colón in Global Influencers Magazine

Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions founder Elizabeth Colón was recently featured on the cover of Global Influencers Magazine! View the latest issue of Global Influencers Magazine here: http://lakeindaski.com/magazine/

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3 Inspiring TED Talks About Translation You've Got to Watch

3 Inspiring TED Talks About Translation You’ve Got to Watch

When it comes to translation, sometimes you need to watch a little inspiration to gain a new perspective on the world of language. Here are three inspiring TED Talks about translation that we think you must watch! Ted Talk #1: Tiffany Watt Smith,…

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website translation errors

Website Translation Errors: Common Mistakes You Need to Fix

Translating your website can be much trickier than it appears. While there are plenty of resources available, a poorly translated website isn’t good for your brand or business. If your multilingual website isn’t performing as well as you expected,…

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Transcreation for International Business

Transcreation for International Business

Are you interested in optimizing your marketing and advertising reach to a global audience? When translation isn’t enough, you need transcreation. It may sound obvious, but different cultures have different cultural touch-points. For instance, an…

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Six Tips for Document Translation

6 Ways to Simplify Document Translation

Before you send your documents off for translation, consider these tips that will help simplify the document translation process, and ensure your documents come back quickly without breaking your budget. Document translation is a necessity for many…

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Subtitles for Training Videos

4 Ways Subtitles Make Training Videos More Effective

Training videos are valuable opportunities to welcome new hires — including bilingual employees — into your organization and make them feel comfortable in their new work environment. If your new hires can’t understand the message behind your…

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Website Translation

4 Things Your Website Translation Might Be Missing

It may not seem obvious at first glance, but website translation often requires a great deal more attention than standard document translation. There are many benefits to translating a website, but it’s a more complicated process than regular…

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