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December 27, 2019
Your Company Needs Documents Translated - Get One For FREE! Take advantage of our limited-time offer & get a FREE document translation. Why not experience what Metaphrasis can do for your business? Give us a try - you'll be happy with our expertise! We offer the BEST document translations in Chicago with double-check accuracy. For each translation project, one translator…
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Transcription Services
May 30, 2019
It can be convenient to have associates, employees, or affiliates who can provide for your language service needs, but you need to be sure that those needs are being delivered effectively. We have administered hundreds of language assessments for companies, including both verbal and written proficiency exams, and will work with you to determine the testing solution that best meets your needs.
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Braille Transcription Services
May 30, 2019
There are a lot of nuances to braille—different coding systems and conventions. We follow a process that meets or exceeds all of the standards set forth by the Braille Authority of North American (BANA), and pay close attention to the accurate transcription of audio, layout and production, and large print format documents into braille.
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Voice Over Services
May 30, 2019
Vocal performance ability is critical to an effective voice-over. We have a team of experienced foreign language voice-over artists ready to perform for television, radio, audiobook, multimedia presentation, or wherever else they might be needed.
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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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3 Inspiring TED Talks About Translation You’ve Got to Watch
June 30, 2018
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, The History of Human Emotions Despite the hype about machine translation, as we know human translators will continue to have several critical…
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Website Translation Errors: Common Mistakes You Need to Fix
June 14, 2018
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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Transcreation for International Business
Industry Tidbits,Language Services,Translation
June 5, 2018
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 advertising campaign centered around Santa Claus for the holiday season may work well in Western countries, but many countries’ populations do not…
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6 Ways to Simplify Document Translation
Industry Tidbits,Language Services,Translation
May 16, 2018
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 businesses and organizations. While our translation team can handle complex projects under tight deadlines, the following tips will make document…
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4 Ways Subtitles Make Training Videos More Effective
April 25, 2018
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 training video, however, then you have the makings of a very confused workforce. There is an easy way to solve this! The addition of translated subtitles to…
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