AI in translation: ‘good enough’ or a ticking time bomb?

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: AI. Or AI, AI, AI, as my son always says. In the world of translation, artificial intelligence has triggered nothing short of a revolution. But let’s not be dazzled by the shiny promise of technological progress, because beneath the surface lie some [...]

Need a sworn translation? What to know before translating your official documents

Imagine this: you’re getting married abroad, applying for a job overseas or suddenly need to submit an official document to an embassy. Everything seems to be in order — until someone asks for a “sworn translation”. Cue the questions: What exactly does that mean? Isn’t a standard translation enough? And [...]

11 tips for an immaculate source text

An impeccable (source) text is the basis of a good translation. Here is a list with eleven writing tips for clear and focused communication: Make sure your text is clearly structured, with a title, subtitle, body text, etc. Always keep your readers in mind (and don’t forget to tell us! [...]

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