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The internet has a wealth of information. However, when it is in a foreign language it is of no use at all.   We can provide you with internet researchers in all world languages to sift through the internet picking up relevant information and compiling it all in a neat, accessible and understandable format. Dependent […]

A question we get asked a lot at Kwintessential is how translation memory, CAT tools (computer assisted translation) and machine translations work. A lot of confusion reigns when it comes to these bits of software and clients are not always aware of how it works. In the video below we give some guidance.   What […]

Below are some of the frequently asked questions we get about interpreters and our interpreting services:   Do I need an interpreter?   Firstly, an interpreter and translator are two different people. An interpreter deals with spoken languages where as a translator only deals with the written word.   An interpreter can be used for […]

Prior to approaching any translation agency or translator to undertake translation work, go through the following ‘translation checklist’ to ensure all parties are fully aware of what the translation will entail. We especially like to have the full context of any document to help us make sure we give you a spot-on translation.   What […]

When it’s someone’s special day why not make it even more special and say Happy Birthday in their language! People always appreciate well wishers speaking their mother tongue.   Scroll down to pick the language you need [alphabetic order] and away you go.   If you need a translation and translators, then simply click the […]

How many words per day?   One topic most freelance translators just starting up their business devote some thought and calculations to, is this: How many words am I supposed to translate per day?   Well, it is a tricky question – and it doesn’t really have an answer! We all have different working approaches, […]

Need an interpreter as part of work? Communication across languages can be tricky but with the right interpreter and the correct preparation, there is nothing to fear. Here we give you 10 top tips on working with interpreters.   With people from all over the world participating in business meetings, conferences and events, overcoming the […]

In the last two decades, the world has opened up its communication and business links providing a market for translation services. But, how good are these translation services?   It is a misnomer to believe that translation is just a simple task of converting one language to another. Wouldn’t that make it easy?   But […]

Expanding businesses into other countries means that you will be conveying your messages to people who speak other languages. What’s more, your audience may have cultural background other than yours — and it does matter.   Surprisingly many people think that creating, say, a website in a foreign language means just to translate the existing […]