Jon Kabira is a likeable TV personality. He appeals to viewers mainly because his voice is very friendly, he is charismatic, and he speaks English as well as Japanese fluently. He is capable of simultaneously translating the interviews that were conducted in the English language into impeccable Japanese. Hence, even in the absence of translators… Read More »Recording TV/Radio Shows in Japanese and English
The French government has briefly discussed the idea of using English in French universities as a teaching language. They reason that French universities can better compete internationally if teaching takes place in English. While some people in France support this plan, others argue that relaxing the ban on English will sabotage the French language. Currently,… Read More »Socialist Ministers Stress the Importance of French
Moscow is the destination of many people worldwide who hope to learn the Russian language. Traditionally, universities have been the only option for foreign students who wish to absorb the language and culture. However, over the past decade many private language schools have been established in Russia to accommodate foreigners’ appetite for language learning. Russianlab… Read More »Learning Russian in Russia
The number of high school students in the United States who are choosing to study in universities abroad has been growing over the past few years. American students who enroll in universities overseas often do so to reduce the cost of their education. Regardless of which country they will end up in, students must be… Read More »From an American High School to a University in Europe
Foreigners who are planning to travel or move to the United States will need a copy of their birth certificate in addition to several other documents to obtain a visa for their trip. If the original birth certificate or any other document is not in English, they will be required provide the certified translation. Companies… Read More »Birth Certificate Translation
Australian newspapers and magazine publishers have repeatedly complained that Chinese papers have been stealing the electronic copy of their articles. Although the Chinese admit that they have stolen Australian journalists’ works, they have justified their actions by stating that they are simply making the stories available to people in Australia who only speak Chinese. Without… Read More »Exposing Chinese-speakers to Good Works Produced by Australians
As Chinese nurses flourish in Japan, their Indonesian counterparts struggle. Chinese nurses have an advantage over foreigners because they know kanji characters. This knowledge makes it easier for them to pass the national exam. Under bilateral agreements between Japan and China, a number of Chinese nurses have been sent to Japan. Their success rate has… Read More »Chinese Nurses Study in Japan
For an entire week Iranians held ceremonies in the Azadi Stadium to honor ancient Persian poets. For the Iranians Ferdowsi’s works are especially significant because they helped preserve the Persian language, heritage, and culture at a time when Arabic was the primary language of science and literature in Iran. Likewise, they commemorated Omar Khayyam who… Read More »The Translated Version of Khayyam and Ferdowsi’s Works
A major cable television company in Vietnam has cut CNN and BBC channels. Their decision was based on a law that requires foreign channels to be translated into the Vietnamese language. Foreign governments and TV trade groups have insisted that the Vietnamese lawmakers modify this provision because their action is equivalent to censorship. BBC is… Read More »New Law in Vietnam Cuts Several TV Channels
Trademark disputes are serious matters in the business world. Many entities protect their brand value by defending their trademark. When companies based in different countries are involved in a trademark battle legal translation services providers will help each party present its position before a jury. For example, very recently Gucci sued Guess in Italy on… Read More »Guess’ Victory in a Trademark Case