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Monthly Archives: December 2014

The Role of Translation in Immigration

As U.S. President Barack Obama makes an executive move to push for the legalization of the immigration status of some five million undocumented citizens, the importance of immigration procedures is cast into the spotlight.   For about five million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., President Barack Obama’s move to push for their legalization through a […]

Using Direct or Indirect Translation

Because of the fluid and dynamic nature of language, translators must learn to develop the skill of knowing when to use direct or literal translation.   In addition to native-level language proficiency, ability to quickly adapt and adjust, and thorough understanding of language quirks and nuances, a translator must know when to use literal or […]