English Subtitles and Differences In Spoken and Written Language

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Written language and spoken language differ in several ways which affect English subtitles. Subtitles are audiovisual translation mediums that are becoming increasingly popular. This, for both translations of audiovisual content in foreign languages. And, they work as means of making audiovisual programmes accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing. But what are the main […]

What is Machine Translation: is it a Substitute for Humans?

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What’s the real impact of machine translation on human translation? When you hear someone saying ‘I’m a translator’, you likely find yourself thinking ‘we don’t need translators, we have Google Translate! Will it really machine language translation replace humans altogether? Or has it replaced them already? What is Machine Translation Exactly? It’s good to clarify […]

Most Useful Languages for Translators to Learn in 2023

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What are the most valuable languages to learn as we move into 2023 and the decade ahead? This information is beneficial if you want to become a professional translator. It’s important to consider which languages will be most useful to learn for professional translators. While it’s difficult to predict the future with certainty, within translation, […]