Did you know that around 98 million people worldwide speak Swahili as their second language? Swahili has official language status in Tanzania and Kenya and is also widely spoken in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Comoros Islands. It is also spoken by smaller numbers in …
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By Travis Ernsdoerfer In order to satisfy the needs of our surrounding communities in ensuring the cultural appropriateness of a particular resource, we have developed a dedicated product that includes ethno-specific organisation, as well as our NAATI certified linguists in achieving a final …
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By Travis Ernsdoerfer It’s important to implement translations that are accurate and will remain relevant for long periods of time, and with the introduction of linguistic asset management (LAM), this can be easily achieved. We offer a range of different services that will assist you in …
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Ever wondered which languages were spoken in which countries? Here are the language of the world!
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To use interpreters in an effective way, staff should be able to identify those situations where an interpreter is required. This should happen the first time that the client enters in contact with the service as well as at other key points, such as in the initial assessment. When to engage …
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Accreditation In Australia, accreditation is a credential awarded by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) to people who have demonstrated a certain level of ability to interpret or translate, and an understanding of socio-cultural and ethical issues. …
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I don’t think I am a great interpreter. I never trained as one and, like many of my colleagues, ended up in the profession accidentally by sitting to a three hour test. Sadly, most of my learning happened on the job and on the run. I no longer do much interpreting but when I did, […]
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I love my sister in law, Dorota. I have known her for many years as we came to Australia around the same time, in the late 1980s. What drives me insane about her, though, is the way she uses English expressions and grammatical structure when speaking Polish. Here is an example of something she …
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If communicating with diverse populations is in your portfolio, you are probably struggling to effectively engage members of African communities living in Australia. African communities are not homogenous, with hundreds of unique languages spoken. French, with an estimated number of 10 million …
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As the world’s consumption of energy and natural resources increases, so does the demand for translation services in the mining sector. Mining companies working in the international arena with worldwide supply chains are becoming smarter in managing risk, adopting technology and creating …
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