Translating Literature: Can Poetry Be Faithfully Translated, Or Is There No Hope?

By Jennifer McQuire

Literary translation has been the subject of much debate in the fields of linguistics and comparative literature. Translators must take into account not just literal meaning, but also the form and aesthetic of a poem. How can translators present readers with a text that is loyal to the source, and preserves the aesthetic functions imperative … Continued

The Problems We Run Into With Translation Programs And Services

By Jennifer McQuire

Translation software, programs, and websites all have their pros and cons. You cannot expect that every translation will be perfect because there are many things that happen when one language is translated into another. English is not a good language to translate into, and it is important that you understand how this process works for … Continued

Google Translate is Not Good Enough for Court

By Jennifer McQuire

This man was arrested because of Google Translate…but then was also alleviated from that arrest for the same reason. Foreign languages are tough, there’s no argument there. With the growing technological times and new “quick fixes” when it comes to things like translation, Google Translate can seem like a great tool. However, it is not … Continued

Why AI Has Not Mastered Language Translation

By Jennifer McQuire

The human race has come a long way in terms of connectivity. In today’s more modern times, the technology created and used to communicate with others is astounding. However, the language barriers of the past are still challenging in the present when it comes to business and marketing. When businesses need to communicate with others … Continued

3 Times Google Translate Embarrassed Themselves

By Jennifer McQuire

Arguably one of the most popular online language translation tools in the world, Google Translate is trusted by millions of users for quick, non-critical translation needs. Occasionally, however, Google Translate has completely dropped the ball, giving its audience hilarious outputs. Check out some of the best flops from Google Translate this year…   Have you … Continued

Translator Spotlight: Ziad Fazah for Speaking the Most Languages

By Jennifer McQuire

Speaking more than one language is no easy goal to obtain. So, imagine being a *polyglot that can speak 59 different languages. Liberian-born Lebanese, Ziad Youssef Fazah, claims to be able to do just that. History of Ziad Fazah Born: June 10, 1954 Religion: Greek Orthodox Current Residence: Porto Alegre, Brazil Awards: The Guinness Book … Continued

VIDEO: Atlas Language Services goes to Budapest, Hungary

By Jennifer McQuire

Kevin McQuire, President/CEO, of Atlas Language Services, Inc. travels with his team to historic Budapest, Hungary to provide simultaneous interpretation services. Interesting Fact: On the far side of the Danube is the Buda side, while on the other side is the Pest side. Atlas LS stayed at the Hilton Budapest City Hotel near the central train station as … Continued

What is Simultaneous/Conference Interpretation?

By Jennifer McQuire

One service request that Atlas Language Services often receives is to provide simultaneous/conference interpretation (often abbreviated as SI) for international conferences or various live events. What exactly is simultaneous/conference interpretation? In most situations, simultaneous/conference interpretation occurs when your primary speaker speaks to a large audience.  The speaker uses a microphone to insure his voice is … Continued