Posts from ‘May, 2009’

Translation services connect languages by considering the differences in social groups, which is rather difficult and can be done incorrectly if a translator is not cautious. Dealing with written words is not the primary focus of this service, since it deals as well as with the characteristics of the text. Cultural differences are considered as [...]

The creative English translator Arthur Golding (1536-1606) was born into a family of influential Puritans. His siblings achieved wealth, but Arthur’s life was filled with financial uncertainty. Married, with seven offspring, the bereavement of his brother made him a rich man. However, the properties were mortgaged and other burdens drained his inherited resources. Despite his [...]

The Renaissance is known as the great age of translations. The growth of Humanism inspired translators from different European countries to interpret several texts, including the ancient ones, and to develop translations into the English language. Latin is the universal intellectual language and it is the best way of reading texts throughout Europe; for those [...]

Understanding language is not just knowing the meaning of expressed words and the manner in which they are united, but illustrating inferences based on non-linguistic information and the assumption of the translator to meet the standards of communication. If the reader or listener understands what the speaker or writer is trying to say, there is [...]

The United States of America has developed a prominent culture derived from two strong influences: domestic culture and European ideals. The culture of the US encompasses ideals, beliefs, traditions, customs, values, innovations and arts. The range of these cultural concepts were developed domestically and imported through immigration and colonisation. As America’s demographic composition changes, its [...]

‘Personal,’ ‘collective’ and ‘expressive’ are the three most important categories of human activity being addressed by culture. ‘Personal’ signifies that individuals function and think as such; ‘collective’ means that individuals act in a social context; and ‘expressive,’ through which society expresses itself. Language, being a sole institution in which no other social body can function, [...]

Achieving a high quality translation requires professional services. Translation services must be effective in all messages being conveyed to the online user. These services are offered to listen, learn and pay attention in order to manage and monitor the translation process. This will ensure that the company is providing the best services by means of [...]

The years and decades of India’s history and struggles, including its adoption of the traditions and ideas of neighbouring societies, have played a significant role in shaping Indian culture today. The nation also had been successful in preserving its heritage from the ancient time — predominantly formed throughout the Indus Valley Civilisation. Further, the civilisation [...]

The United Kingdom (UK), as an urbanised island nation and a major world power, has preserved and developed elements of unique cultural heritage and symbolism. UK culture follows the pattern of how UK and British people customarily live. With this human activity, the language, arts, science and technology, and religion of the UK have taken [...]

Perhaps a translator needs excellent tools for both English and French translations, but some are not for untrained and inexperienced translators. There are translation books for English-French and French-English translators, which can be adapted in combining languages. ‘Le Grand Robert’ is a single CD-ROM containing six huge books that serve as sources for English and [...]