Metaphrasis CEO to Speak at LATINATalks
April 11, 2019
Metaphrasis CEO, Elizabeth Colón, will be a featured speaker at “LATINATalks” on April 25th at North Central College. This event is held in conjunction with “Today’s Inspired Latina“, an award winning book series that features inspiring success stories from Latina community leaders. Elizabeth Colón – Creating a Human Connection in this Digital Age Elizabeth will be sharing her…
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How Kids Can Benefit from Learning a Foreign Language
March 14, 2019
How Kids Benefit From Learning Foreign Languages Early On Metaphrasis CEO Elizabeth Colón recently visited Washington, DC as part of Language Advocacy Day, to bring attention to the growing problem of language programs being eliminated from schools in our country, and to try to help bring about a solution. Nationwide, colleges and universities are cutting their foreign language departments, and…
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Meet the Metaphrasis CEO and Learn Why Her Company is So Successful
February 22, 2019
Metaphrasis CEO Explains Why Her Company is a Successful Language Services Provider Metaphrasis Language & Cultural Solutions, LLC, an award-winning interpreting and translation company, was founded by Elizabeth Colón on the basis of providing a solution to people who struggle with language barriers in their daily life. Driven by personal experience, she has created a business dedicated to…
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What Are The Benefits of Becoming an Interpreter?
January 30, 2019
The Benefits of Becoming an Interpreter The essential role of an interpreter is to translate spoken content or information from one language to another. If you are fluent in more than one language, you might consider entering this growing field, as there are many benefits to enjoy in this line of work. Growth Potential As our culture continues to become more diverse and business becomes more…
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Avoiding Gender Bias in Translation
News,Language Services,Translation
December 10, 2018
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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Podcast Featuring Elizabeth Colón
December 10, 2018
Elizabeth Colón featured in recent episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast! Since she was a child, Elizabeth Colón has been the voice of the voiceless. Elizabeth grew up in a Spanish-speaking home with five siblings, two of whom had hearing issues. From an early age, Elizabeth was tasked with adult responsibilities, like translating medical information for her parents and speaking up for her…
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3 Human Resources Documents That Should Be Translated
November 29, 2018
Human Resources Documents That Should Be Translated You have a global business and team members who speak different languages. Have you thought about making your human resources documents accessible and translated for your employees? Human resources departments are in charge of keeping team members educated on benefits and policies, as well as satisfied and productive. With the business world so…
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Medical Interpreter Training Winter 2019
November 29, 2018
Medical Interpreter Training Program - Winter Schedule-2019 2/23-/24, 3/9-3/10, 3/23 and 3/24 (weekend schedule) Hours: 8:30 am until 5:00 pm For more information, please submit an inquiry form which can be accessed at https://www.metaphrasislcs.com/contact/ or call 815-464-1423.
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HR Challenges with Globalization
November 16, 2018
Communication Challenges and Globalization in the Human Resources Field Professionals in the HR industry face numerous challenges on a daily basis. Not only are they responsible for hiring candidates, but they also have to consider qualifications, experience, references, and what an applicant can bring to the table. Globalization and a language diverse workforces have increased the demands around…
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Communicating with Your Global Workforce
October 25, 2018
How to Communicate With a Multilingual Workforce In our connected world, it is increasingly common for businesses to employ a multilingual global workforce. Here’s how to best communicate with your team. Communication is key to keeping teams motivated, to create a sense of belonging through a shared mission. Communication, including shared language, can go a long way toward increasing…
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