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The UK government has decided to raise the earning threshold for overseas workers by 50% from the 4th of April 2024 to £38,700 with the aim of “encouraging businesses to look for British talent first and invest in their workforce”. If you are one of 400 registered Language Service Providers in the UK who relies on overseas talent or if you are a translator looking to come into the UK to work in the translation industry then how will this impact you? And what will the repercussions be on the wider industry? We discuss the government’s decision in our latest blog which you can read here: https://lnkd.in/e2BY5Unc #translation #linguists #uk #migration #uktranslators #lsp #languageservices #languageserviceprovider #translationservices 

Interpreters are essential to effective communication between individuals who speak different languages. In Canada, where over 250 languages are spoken, interpreters play a crucial role in bridging linguistic and cultural divides. The demand for interpreters in this multicultural country is significant. https://lnkd.in/drApwp7A #interpreters #communication #Canada #toronto #ontario #professionalinterpreting #professionalinterpretingcanada #professionalinterpreter #interpreter #translator

Mixing language, culture and automation can yield byproducts like this... “The stakes for getting #translations right can be grave for asylum seekers filling out applications. “One of the things that we see frequently is pointing to small technicalities on asylum applications. … That’s why you need human attentiveness. That is particularly true for work with #Afghanrefugees who speak #Pashto and #Dari — #languages native to tens of millions of Afghans around the world. … #AIlanguagetools for Pashto have lagged behind more #dominantlanguages like English and Mandarin. The latter are considered “high-resource” languages, with a large amount of texts available online compared to a language like Pashto. It is difficult to say how prevalent #machinetranslation is in the #immigration system, but there’s clear evidence it is being used.  … Seemingly trivial #translationerrors can sometimes lead to harmful distortions when drafting #asylumapplications. “[Machine translation] doesn’t have a #culturalawareness. Especially if you’re doing things like a personal statement that’s handwritten by someone. …. The person might not be perfect at writing, and also might use metaphors, might use idioms, turns of phrases that if you take literally, don’t make any sense at all.” #minoritylanguages #endangeredlanguages https://lnkd.in/gewcv42W

As we continue our journey through March, Skrivanek has been actively involved in delivering highly sensitive and culturally nuanced translations. Our commitment to precision and client satisfaction is evident in every project we undertake: 🇫🇷 Accurate Localization for Product Recalls For a UK client, we delivered a French version of a product recall package. This task involved translating a variety of documents including communications for retail clients, retailers, and press releases. We worked closely with the client to ensure the translation matched the style and tone needed for the French-speaking market. 🌍 Multilingual Sessions for Global Organizations We successfully provided interpreting services for 34 sessions involving languages such as English, French, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, and Arabic. These services were rendered for esteemed global entities like UNDP, UN WOMEN, UNICEF, and STOP TB. Each session required careful handling of sensitive topics and precise linguistic accuracy to ensure effective communication across various cultural contexts. This project underscores our capability to support vital international dialogues, helping global organizations achieve their mission. March has been a testament to Skrivanek’s ability to manage a wide array of projects, ensuring linguistic precision and cultural relevance. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to expanding our services and continuing our legacy of excellence in translation and interpreting services. #SkrivanekTranslations #MarchMilestones #CulturalNuance #SensitiveTranslations #ClientSatisfaction #PrecisionInEveryProject #LocalizationExcellence #ProductRecalls #MultilingualInterpreting #GlobalOrganizations #UNInterpreting #EffectiveCommunication #CulturalRelevance #LinguisticPrecision #TranslationServices #InterpretingServices #LanguageSolutions #GlobalDialogueSupport #UNDP #UNWOMEN #UNICEF #STOPTB

Exciting news from New Jersey! The state announced new legislation requiring translation and interpretation services for the seven most-spoken languages by residents. 👏 The bill mandates that state agencies translate documents into non-English languages, including Spanish, Filipino/Tagalog, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Gujarati, and Portuguese, by the end of 2025. It warms our hearts to witness this commitment to language inclusivity for diverse communities 🗣️ Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02jbFJq0 #LanguageInclusivity #CommunicationMatters #LanguageIndustryNews

🌍 Exciting News for Entities needing Swahili & Somali Translations and Interpretations! 🌍 Do you need a Swahili Translator, Swahili Interpreter, Somali Translator, or Somali Interpreter? Do you desire accurate and culturally sensitive translations delivered in a timely and stress free manner? Then this post is for you! At Languages Africa we take pride in our best practices for Somali Translations and Swahili Translations. We are sought for due to our seasoned Somali Interpretation and Swahili Interpretation. Our team of dedicated rare African language experts follow these four key principles to ensure top-notch results. 🌟 1️⃣ Cultural Understanding: Our translators and interpreters delve deep into the cultural nuances and context of Somali and Swahili languages. This enables us to provide translations and interpretations that are not only linguistically accurate but also culturally appropriate. #LanguagesAfrica #MpasuaMsonobari 2️⃣ Linguistic Accuracy: We understand the importance of precise and accurate translations and interpretations. Our Swahili and Somali translators possess a strong command of both languages, ensuring that the intended meaning of the source text is conveyed flawlessly. #SwahiliTranslation #SomaliTranslation 3️⃣ Subject Matter Expertise: We believe that specialized knowledge is the key to excellence. Our team consists of subject matter experts who are well-versed in various fields, including legal, medical, technical, social services, education, life science and many more. This allows us to accurately translate and interpret industry-specific terminology. #SwahiliTranslator #SomaliTranslator 4️⃣ Quality Assurance: We leave no room for errors. Our comprehensive quality assurance process includes thorough proofreading, editing, and review by qualified professionals. This ensures that the translated content is of the highest quality and meets the required standards. #AITCO2024 #Interpretation #Translation Engage us and be a part of our mission to bridge language barriers, promote effective communication and help the world to converse with Africa! Together, let’s make a difference in the world of Somali and Swahili Translation and Interpretation! 🌐💪 #SwahiliInterpretation #SomaliInterpretatation #LanguagesAfrica

Working with translators. A BIG CHALLENGE in the creation of my series empowering multilingual teens has been to coordinate the translation of 3 books in 6 languages. I largely UNDERestimated the amount of work this would represent, but I have ABSOLUTELY LOVED the process and the discussions to adapt each version to each culture. Here are some of the discussions we've had: Technical ones: 🇯🇵 The kanji (Chinese characters) can be accompanied by furigana to help children know how to read/pronounce them. We had to work out how much to include. 🇩🇪🇳🇱 Sentences in Dutch and German can be significantly longer than in English. We therefore had discussions about what to cut out etc. Some about the choice of words: 🇯🇵 Would a 14 y.o girl call her mum ママ(mama) or お母さん(okaasan)? 🇮🇹 In English, there is one term "multilingual" but in Italian (and French) there are 2 terms that are used, even though most people mainly use "multilingue" or use them interchangeably. We a very interesting conversation around all that. Cultural adaptations: 🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱🇩🇪🇯🇵 What I enjoyed the most was thinking of equivalent of games depending on the language and/or culture the book was translated in, when translating "My Multilingual Diary" I created this series EMPOWERING MULTILINGUAL (PRE-)TEENS based on what would have helped me as a multilingual and multicultural teen, AND by thinking about how to make sure my sons and every multilingual children in the world have tools that help them both - see all the benefits of being multilingual and multicultural and - do not suffer as much from the challenges they might be confronted to. I truly hope it bring value to all our our multilingual children and students 🙏 Thank you to all the translators who have been helping me share these books with more multilingual children ❤️ If you wish to get these books, head over to Amazon. And for more info, go to my website: https://lnkd.in/efbXbXUG #multilingual #multicultural #multilingualismisnormal #multilingualfamily #biliteracy #multilingualresources #bilingualbooks

Translating community health documents for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers involves considering a wide range of languages. The main languages spoken by last year's refugee entrants were Arabic, Dari, Hazagari, Farsi, Burmese, Tamil, Tigrinya, Oromo, Tibetan, Bosnian, Turlkish, and Chinese. https://bit.ly/44U6Kok With such linguistic diversity, it's important to reach newcomers effectively about accessing essential community and health services. There are also variations in languages and cultures within the same country's refugee population, which must be considered during translation. Sometimes, direct word-for-word translations may not work, so it's best to use commonly understood terms, even if they may sound unusual. To ensure accurate translations and neutral language, it's vital to follow a well-structured process that involves a diverse team of linguists and community representatives when translating for different communities. #SoniaSanchezMoreno #culturaldiversity #Translation #CommunityEngagement #HealthPromotion

Professional English to Tajik translation is key in empowering the Tajik diaspora in the US. LanguageXS offers top-tier translation services, ensuring clear communication in healthcare, legal, and civic participation. A vital step towards inclusive cross-cultural understanding. Discover our services: https://lnkd.in/dCayWJpC #ProfessionalTranslation #CrossCulturalCommunication