Blog Archives
Interpreting vs. Translation: What’s the Difference?
Oct
28
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
In today’s globalized marketplace and increasingly multicultural world, demand for language translation and interpreting services is rising. Because these two services are so similar, it is easy to confuse them; however, in the world of business, translating and interpreting are … Continue reading
5 Awful Business Translation Blunders
Sep
19
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
We’ve all laughed at stories of travelers translating something incorrectly and getting hilarious or embarrassing results. But there is nothing funny about mistakes in business language translation that cause a company to lose face – or worse, customers. Some of … Continue reading
3 Ways a Translation Service Can Help Grow Your Business
Aug
15
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
There are many reasons, both philosophical and practical, for hiring a translation service for your business. First, the philosophical: Nelson Mandela said, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap October 2011 Session
Aug
4
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
Affordable Language Services is pleased to announce that the 40 hour medical interpreter course Bridging the Gap will be held on two consecutive weekends – October 14-16 and 21-23, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. As the only licensed Bridging the Gap … Continue reading
Adoption of Rule 88 by the Supreme Court of Ohio
Jul
12
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
It’s been a few weeks since our last blog but we’re still here! The Supreme Court of Ohio adopted amendments to the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio on June 21, 2011. These amendments go into effect January … Continue reading
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It’s National Nurses Week!
May
9
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
This week is National Nurses Week, and it just so happens that some of our medical interpreters work as nurses in their spare time (or is it the other way around!). One such person is Spanish interpreter, Daniel McCarthy, R.N. … Continue reading
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2012 World Choir Games coming to Cincinnati
Apr
27
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
By Gary Elfers A number of the INTERNATIONAL and INTERETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS in the Cincinnati region gathered at the Netherland Hilton to listen to keynote speaker Nick Vehr, the founder of Vehr Communications, describe what is in store for the Greater … Continue reading
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Should the Deaf be considered an Ethnic group?
Apr
16
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
There’s no doubt, there are distinct cultural differences that come with being deaf or hearing impaired. ASL is not just English signed, there’s different syntax associated with the language. On top of that, the Deaf have their own jokes, art, … Continue reading
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Video Round-Up
Apr
15
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
To go along with our ASL theme this week, all of the videos we’ve selected have to do with signing and the deaf and hearing-impaired community. This time, the round-up includes: a Deaf rapper Sign Language etiquette MTV True Life … Continue reading
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Scottish Finger Signing
Apr
12
2011
By: Affordable Language Services
In keeping with the sign language theme this week, we thought we’d share something that’s not ASL, but a different kind of signing. It took a while for standard sign language to reach Scotland and the Deaf had to communicate … Continue reading
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