Translation Archives

Published On - January 11, 2010

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Translation

Tensions Rise in Malaysia over the Translation of “God”

People tend to perceive debates over translation as dry, scholarly affairs, but sometimes, disagreements about how to translate a word can aggravate existing tensions between groups, even escalating violence. ...

Published On - December 18, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Christmas, Translation, Welsh

Slades Seasonal Chart Topper Gets Translated Into Welsh

The BBC has reported that Slades Christmas hit ‘Merry Christmas Everybody’ has been translated into Welsh. Nevarro, from Cardiff and Llanelli got permission to translate and perform the some from original 70’s rocker Noddy Holder. The cover of the 1973 number one will be played on music strand...

Published On - November 27, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Language, Technology, Translation

Hit West End Show Pioneers Translation Device

The hit West End show Hairspray, currently showing at the Shaftesbury Theatre has introduced a pioneering system which translates the show into 8 languages according to the BBC. With one third of theatre audiences in London being tourists AirScript developers, Cambridge Consultants, hope the handset...

Published On - November 23, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Translation, Translation Errors

What Does Your Baby’s Name Mean?

A name that is merely “unique” in English could have a totally different, perhaps unwelcome, meaning in another culture....

Published On - November 16, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Languages, Machine Translation, Technology, Translation

Glasses that Translate Speech?

It might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but according to Reuters, a Japanese company is developing eyeglasses that can translate speech....

Published On - November 4, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: French, Language, Machine Translation, Translation

Message in a bottle

A French love letter was found near Falmouth, Cornwall last week....

Published On - November 2, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Translation

FBI Behind on Translating Intelligence

8 years after 9/11, the FBI is still behind when it comes to translating intelligence information....

Published On - October 9, 2009

K International Language BlogTags: Language, Translation

Scots Gaelic Gets EU Recognition

Scots Gaelic has been approved for use in EU meetings in a new memorandum of understanding, according to the BBC. The move is an important step forward for Scots Gaelic,although it still does not have the status of an EU “official” language like English. In addition to being used in meetings, Ga...

Published On - September 11, 2009

K International Language BlogTags: Bad translation, Translation, Travel

Lost In Translation: French Panic On Plane

French passengers on board an Aer Lingus Dublin to Paris flight had a fright when the captain made a routine announcement earlier this week....

Published On - September 11, 2009

K International Language BlogTags: Bad translation, Business, Machine Translation, Translation, Translation Errors

Talking Business: How to Avoid a Translation Fail

Some phrases just don’t translate-especially when you are relying on a computer to do the heavy lifting. The International Trade website has published a list of English business phrases that don’t translate well, and it illustrates this point beautifully. Take, for example, the common En...