Becoming a language professional is a good career choice because language is universal. Everyone uses language every day of their lives, which means there are always careers in language. One viable career in this field is translation, which is very popular. Translation professionals can work in-house or freelance in both the public and private sectors. They are trained to translate one language into another professionally. Typically, translators work with written languages while interpreters work with spoken languages, although both jobs involve working between at least two languages. Speakin ..read more

Productive and efficient communication is one of the main factors in delivering better healthcare. With strong communication, patients can learn how to take their treatments, can ask questions about conditions that are bothering them, and can discuss how they are being cared for. One of the hardest barriers to overcome in healthcare communication is the language barrier. As such, we’ve taken a look at how medical translation services can help you deliver better healthcare. Why is Medical Translation Important? If you work in healthcare, medical translation is a service you simply can’t ignore ..read more

Faster and cheaper – these are the two key advantages of machine translation. Technology has enabled us to rely on machines to translate heaps of information all at once. However, there are still several downsides to the service. For one, accuracy isn’t always on point, which is where human translation comes in. The Shortcomings of Machine Translation However promising machine translation is, there are still several types of document that probably won't be translated perfectly. Here are some examples. Medical Documents Medical documents like dossiers, user guides, and research protocols requ ..read more

The recent COVID-19 global pandemic has forced even many traditional educational institutions to move to online learning environments. An exceedingly large number of people seem to be moving online in order to pursue language studies. In fact, this practice of online learning has become so common that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has devoted an entire web page to provide a comprehensive resource for online learning options. Before starting your journey to learning languages online, it is important to know what your particular challenges will be ..read more

The easiest languages to learn are the ones you'll get to use the most. If your partner, roommates, friends, co-workers or family speak a certain foreign language, it'll be easier to learn. Similarly, having a job where you communicate regularly in a foreign language will help, too. So does studying with a group of language learners who are hoping to travel to another country as they'll make great people to practice with. Generally, the most important thing is that you have a lot of opportunities to practise your new languages. If that isn't the case, here are three languages on the easier s ..read more

Learning a second language is a challenge at any age, but it can be especially difficult for adults. Being bilingual means that you have to think and process multiple languages simultaneously, and that kind of cognitive agility and plasticity gets tougher as you get older — ask anyone over the age of 40! But the fact is that learning a second language brings with it a range of benefits that make the effort worthwhile. These benefits range from delaying cognitive decline and decreasing the risk of dementia to using that second language to up an array of professional and personal opportunities ..read more

The global language services industry has grown from a value of US$23.5 billion in 2009 to $46.9 billion in 2019. Statista projects that it will reach a value of $56.18 billion by 2021. As such, there are plenty of opportunities to make money based on speaking more than one language. That doesn’t necessarily mean providing professional translation services; a wide range of jobs exist that allow you to use your language skills every day. Here are five examples to get you thinking.  Medical translator and interpreter  Medical translator jobs and medical interpreter jobs are another excellen ..read more

It today's multi-cultural world, everyone should be able to speak two or more languages. Learning a second (or even a third) language can improve your professional and private life. As everyone's online in the digital era and talking to each other, you should consider learning another language and it's never been easier to do it online. There are plenty of free language learning platforms can help you do just that. Knowing more than several languages comes with a few benefits. More Job Opportunities Plenty of businesses have gone global, meaning that they take care of the needs of people f ..read more

The world has become so connected that learning a foreign language has never been more important. With the advancement of technology, we can communicate with anyone anywhere. Foreign languages allow is to communicate with other cultures. So which foreign language should you learn? Everyone will have their own reasons for learning a foreign language and generally, being able to speak one or two foreign languages can help you get ahead. Choosing which foreign language to speak might be decided by the number of native speakers throughout the world or how important it is in economic and political ..read more

Learning a new language can be an incredibly tough challenge, but also very rewarding if you keep up with it. Here are some things to avoid doing while learning your target language, as they can affect your motivation and overall performance. 1. Freaking out about mistakes Many people, when starting to learn a new language, avoid using it because they are afraid of making mistakes, but this approach is not at all beneficial. Making mistakes is all part of the process of learning, and errors are actually an essential part of it. There is no point in panicking once you make a mistake; you sh ..read more