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Looking Back: Celebrating Hawaiian Language Month

Hawaiian Language month On this last day of February, we recognize Hawaiian Language month, a…
February 29, 2024
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Women in the Translation Industry: Making Sense of Statistics

For decades, women have been fighting for equality in the workplace. In recent years, a…
November 22, 2023
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Project Managers: the Backbone of LSPs

Project managers are the keys to running a smooth operation. Documents that need to be…
August 28, 2023
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Language Industry Acronyms

Acronyms are a huge part of modern life. From ASAP to EOD to BTDTGTTSAWIO (been…
August 22, 2023
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The Process of Anime Translation

Anime translation is a niche, but increasingly popular, application of translation. Whether you’re excited about…
August 14, 2023
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Translation Purpose and Skopos

Translators have a variety of processes, organization systems, and methods that they use to produce…
August 8, 2023
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Transcreation: Global Marketing via Creativity

Transcreation: Global Marketing via Creativity Translation requires many different processes and techniques to create an…
August 1, 2023
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Localization in Entertainment: Movies, Books, and More!

Technology improvements in the past years allow people around the world to access new content.…
July 24, 2023
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The Summer Breeze of Multilingual Communication: Embracing Cultural Diversity

As the sun casts its warm embrace upon us, summer brings with it a sense…
July 17, 2023
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Three Essential Tips for Aspiring Translators Breaking into the Industry

Becoming a successful translator requires more than just fluency in multiple languages. It demands a…
July 10, 2023
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Celebrating Freedom Beyond Borders: Exploring Nuances of Freedom in Different Cultures

On this joyous occasion of the 4th of July, we come together to celebrate the…
July 4, 2023
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Unlocking Success: Translation and Localization in the Hospitality Industry

In today's interconnected global market, the hospitality industry is increasingly welcoming guests from diverse cultural…
June 26, 2023
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Mastering Budget and Pricing for Translation Projects: Tips and Tricks

In today's globalized world, translation services have become crucial for businesses looking to reach wider…
June 19, 2023
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Behind the Scenes: The Inner Workings of an Efficient LSP Team

Have you ever wondered how a Language Service Provider (LSP) efficiently handles translation projects while…
June 12, 2023
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The Added Value of Native Translators: Bridging Cultures with Authenticity

In today's interconnected world, accurate and culturally nuanced translations are crucial for effective global communication.…
May 22, 2023
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The Multifaceted Roles of Mothers: Celebrating Diversity Across Cultures

Mothers hold a special place in every society, but the roles they play can vary…
May 16, 2023
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Best Practices for Financial Translation

Translation plays a critical role in the finance industry, where accurate and timely communication is…
May 8, 2023
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The Difficult and Rewarding Job of Interpreters

Interpreting is a fascinating and challenging profession that demands a high level of linguistic and…
May 2, 2023
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Crucial Medical Services: Translators and Interpreters

Companies such as Metafraze or other Language Service Providers offer language services for all sorts…
April 17, 2023
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Pros and Cons of Crowdsource Translation: Is it right for you?

Crowdsourcing is when a large group of participants help to produce goods or services. Usually,…
April 10, 2023
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The Variety of Worldwide Easter Celebrations

Easter is a cultural holiday celebrated all across the world by members of the Christian…
April 3, 2023
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The Advantages and Importance of Software Localization

Marketers work hard to ensure that their products are easy to understand and accessible. Designers…
March 27, 2023
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Unique Languages

There are a large variety of languages across the world. Some may be familiar to…
March 21, 2023
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The Global Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day: From Dublin to the World

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, partygoers are busy purchasing green clothing, decorating…
March 13, 2023
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Translation vs. Interpreting: Why Your Translator Friends Might Correct You

The words “translating and interpreting” are so often seen together that most people assume that…
March 6, 2023
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ChatGPT and the Translation Industry

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
February 27, 2023
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Historic Birthdays: An International Tradition

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
February 20, 2023
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The Patron Saint of Translators

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
February 13, 2023
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Appreciating Different Cultures

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
January 16, 2023
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Leveraging Machine Translation into Business Success

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
January 2, 2023
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December Traditions Around the World

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
December 19, 2022
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AI and the Future of Translation

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
December 12, 2022
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Harvest Festivals: A Uniting Factor Worldwide

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
November 28, 2022
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Interacting with Language: What’s the Best Approach

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
November 15, 2022
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s Master Class on Language

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
October 24, 2022
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Days of the Dead: The Language of Celebrations

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
October 10, 2022
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Translation in International News

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
September 26, 2022
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Sub VS Dub? Navigating Video Translation

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
August 29, 2022
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What Does it Mean to Localize Something?

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
August 15, 2022
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Insight into the World of Translation: A sit-down with the Experts

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
August 1, 2022
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Education Online? Welcome to Mainstream eLearning

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
July 18, 2022
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The Freedom to Speak

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
July 4, 2022
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What is Machine Translation with (Human) Post-Editing?

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
June 20, 2022
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Pictures may tell stories, but it’s language that gives substance

A picture tells a story of a thousand words, it's true, but language fills in…
June 8, 2022
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May is a month filled with ethnic celebrations

One of the many things we love about this country is that we're truly a…
May 25, 2022
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How language connects the world

As in ancient times, accurately translating from one language to another is of the utmost…
May 11, 2022
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Wordless messages of hope greet Ukrainian refugees

This ability to rise above words, and to communicate with selfless acts and gestures of…
April 27, 2022
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“United we stand, divided we fall” isn’t for America only

During a time when we need as many reminders of kindness and caring as we…
April 13, 2022
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When considering a foreign language to study, don’t forget ASL

American Sign Language is the third most-studied foreign language at colleges and universities in the…
March 23, 2022
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Ever wonder why we do what we do at Metafraze?

Understanding foreign languages gives one the power to interact with people from around the world,…
March 9, 2022
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Translating a love for language into a career

We helped companies translate internal courses into several languages, which allowed equal access to knowledge…
February 23, 2022
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When it comes to foreign language translation, we are the business partner you need

When you team with Metafraze for your foreign language translation needs, you get a no-stone-left-unturned…
February 9, 2022
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United in an unabating love for foreign languages

There is not a human being on the planet who will ever be able to…
December 8, 2021
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Lost in translation? Not if you follow these four rules.

Dialects and colloquialisms vary greatly across America, which means that there will be times when…
November 24, 2021
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The minefield that is medical translation

In all translation jobs, paying attention to detail, context and nuance is high on the…
November 10, 2021
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Welcome to the world of machine translation

In an increasingly global marketplace, it’s logistically impossible for a company that hopes to do…
October 27, 2021
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Excellent translation services are critical for good HR

Striking the right tone with employee communications goes a tremendously long way toward creating a…
October 13, 2021
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The humanity and hope in non-verbal language

Patience and kindness, and empathy and understanding, will go a long way toward making everyone…
September 22, 2021
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When it comes to legal translation, the devil is in the details

Navigating the nuances of legal translation requires the stamina and flexibility of an Olympic athlete.…
September 8, 2021
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Nine questions to ask a language translation service

Finding the right translation company is not unlike finding the right spouse: you’ll want someone…
August 25, 2021
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Now you’re speaking my language

Simple translation errors can cause chuckles at best, and lost sales at worst. When China…
August 11, 2021
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Eight tips for a well-translated website

Translating a website into a foreign language isn't just a matter of swapping words. These…
July 28, 2021
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The right words, at the right time, in the right language

In many ways, getting the attention of a foreign business prospect is like going on…
July 14, 2021
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Boost your communication skills

Are you trying to improve your communication skills? These three simple tricks can make a…
June 23, 2021
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Connecting with Spanish speakers

Spanish speakers may be united by a common language, but differences related to culture and…
June 9, 2021
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First Responders Use Language to Connect with People in Need

Over this last year especially, we have seen our first responders handling monumental tasks. Nurses,…
June 1, 2021
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Translation Connects The World. But Do You Know The Options?

- Aaron Alder, CEO of Metafraze No matter where we’re from, language connects us all.…
May 21, 2021
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Connecting the world through language: The Importance of Translation

Did you know that there are over 7000 spoken languages in the world today? Translating…
May 21, 2021
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The Importance of Language in the Transfer of Technical Knowledge

For businesses expand internationally, the transfer of technical knowledge in language is key to success.…
June 7, 2019
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GDPR and Translation Services: How Secure is Your Information?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European framework that protects data privacy laws…
May 24, 2019
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Is Machine Translation By Itself a Good Option For You?

As technology continues to advance, machine translation is growing in popularity. Machine translation provides lower…
May 10, 2019
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How Website Translation Can Accelerate International Sales and Growth

To increase your business opportunities and growth in international markets, your company website should provide…
April 26, 2019
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The Importance of Brand Localization

To create a successful international brand, translation and localization are key to your global strategy.…
March 29, 2019
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Translations: Why are you paying $0.16 – $0.25/word? MTPE yields considerable savings

If you are still translating by humans only, you are leaving money on the table.…
March 26, 2019
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What’s the truth about Machine Translation? Can it work for you?

There is a lot of misinformation about the quality of Machine Translation (MT) and the…
March 25, 2019