Top Five Industries Benefitting from Translation

Top Five Industries Benefitting from Translation and Interpreting We have been living in a digital age for a couple of decades in which global communication is more of a regularity than an anomaly now. Domestically and abroad, language and culture play a huge role in business. Communication with clients, customers and partners doesn’t have to be difficult. That’s where language services play a…

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Metaphrasis – An Experienced & Dedicated Vendor for Government Translation

Metaphrasis – An Experienced & Dedicated Vendor for Government Translation Language should not be an obstacle for those who are seeking information, service, or aid from the U.S. government. With more than 1 million immigrants arriving from various countries each year, it’s important to bridge the communication gap that a language barrier creates. Metaphrasis is a diverse, minority-owned…

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What You Should Expect from a Professional Interpreter

What You Should Expect from a Professional Interpreter The role of a professional interpreter seems fairly straightforward — to render speech from one language to another. While it might seem to be a simple job, however, it can sometimes be a tricky task to accomplish. Elaboration, clarification, and neglect are all obstacles in the way of proper interpretation. There are certain…

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Why Your Business Must Speak American Sign Language (ASL)

Why Your Business Must Speak American Sign Language (ASL) According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, over 37 million adults age 18+ in the U.S. report some type of trouble hearing. People who have hearing loss can have difficulties navigating the hearing world. Everyday activities that some people take for granted—such as talking on the phone, sitting at a…

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Language Services for Nonprofit Organizations

Language Services for Nonprofit Organizations For any non-profit organization, your most powerful tool for doing the greatest amount of good is your voice. Communicating with potential donors, supporters, or even those that your organization seeks to help is the most critical aspect of your organization. Being able to do so effectively is an essential tool. In today’s world, there’s a greater…

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Why Legal Translation Services are Important

Why Legal Translation Services are Important From family matters to workman’s compensation, navigating a client through legal territory can be a daunting task. When you add a language barrier to the list of legal challenges, these tasks can seem insurmountable. Metaphrasis offers legal translation and interpretation services that bridge the communication gap between the legal services you…

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Interpreters and Translators in the World of Offshore IT Services

Interpreters and Translators in the World of Offshore IT Services The value found in outsourced IT services in countries such as India, China, and various nations in Europe and Southeast Asia is undeniable, and demand only continues to grow. Indeed, there is great talent to be found in offshore technical services such as hosting and data centers, software development projects, and IT Support…

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Avoiding Gender Bias in Translation

Avoiding Gender Bias in Translation and Localization Translation can be tricky when trying to choose the correct words to portray feelings and meaning. Here are some tips to ensure that your translations steer clear of accidental gender bias: Accurate Translation Art is a great example of one-part portrayal, and one-part interpretation. Whether a painting, poem, or theatrical play the translator…

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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 while providing foreign language interpreting services. However, the need for instantaneous, clear and comprehensible communication has become a…

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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, then chances are you have some common website translation errors holding your performance back. Let’s take a look at the top website translation…

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