1. What’s a legal translation? A legal translation takes place when legal documents are translated. Examples of legal documents include: wills; birth and marriage certificates; litigation documents; business documents like contracts; patents; laws. If a translator wishes to perform legal translations s/he must have expertise in the field of law they wish to translate. For … Read More
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Proofreading a document well is not an easy task as it requires a lot of concentration. If your mind gets diverted by something else you cannot expect your proofreading to be perfect. Overall, the biggest “don’t” for proofreading is without any doubt not proofreading the text at all! What is proofreading? Proofreading is an important … Read More
What is an affidavit? It is a sworn, signed statement of facts which is used in a trial or any other court proceeding where the requirement is to provide a verified statement. It is often prepared by a witness for the benefit of ac defendant in a court case. Any affidavit filed in court to … Read More
COVID-19 was notified first of all to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in December 2019. It wasn’t declared a pandemic for a few weeks after and by that time it was wreaking havoc in Italy to the horror of the world. Following this and after observing the effects of the full force of it in … Read More
There are two Koreas, namely North Korea and South Korea, much in the news recently, of course! They share a common language, which is Korean. There are however a few differences between the North Korean and South Korean languages, both the spoken and written word. The first key difference is in the South Korean language, … Read More
Welcome to South Korea! Is South Korea somewhat of a paradox? Perhaps, but if you were to visit the country, assuming you had mastered at least a smattering of the Korean language, of course, you would find that most Koreans are just like anyone else around the world in any highly urbanized society. As for … Read More
With many countries around the world acting as hosts for people who do not speak their language, whether they are refugees, asylum seekers or on work visas, they all face challenges when it comes to a new Australian legal system. In Australia, for example, all those residing legally in the country have the right to … Read More
When we think ahead about the future of translation, there is a tendency to think that robots will soon be taking over as they are increasingly taught to translate thousands upon thousands of words with barely a blink. So far, the creation of effective translation tools has moved ahead at great speed. They have brought … Read More
For marketers, the focus is not just on translating their websites but also evaluating all major channels for communication so that the information is localized where it is required. Companies spend thousands of dollars on SEO but aren’t investing quite so much in translation and localization. Machine learning is beginning to change that emphasis so … Read More
There are many law firms and translation companies, such as Aussie Translations, that have already established or are thinking about establishing virtual firms. These firms understand the genuine benefits of being virtual, such as simpler client interactions and less operating costs. Virtual firms may also be an attraction to new clients and particularly those who … Read More