Picture yourself watching a captivating foreign film or TV show, eager to lose yourself in the storyline. But as the subtitles flash across the screen, something feels amiss. The dialogue seems stilted, as if it were crafted by a machine. This disconcerting experience often arises when translations are provided without considering the intricacies of subtitling. …
Language, like a puzzle, is composed of individual pieces that fit together to form a bigger picture. Yet, what makes it truly intriguing is how these pieces combine to create a vast array of meanings. Think about simple words like “get” and “take.” Alone, they seem unassuming, but when paired with prepositions, they unlock a …
Cracking the Code: How Word Combinations Shape English in Movies and TV Read More »
In the world of film and television, where stories are told on screens big and small, one often overlooked aspect is the transcription of dialogue. When it comes to transcribing non-native English speakers, there’s an art to preserving their unique voices and accents. This art form adds a layer of authenticity that resonates with audiences …
For some people around the world, Latin America is often seen as a place teeming with burritos, beaches, and sombreros. However, the truth is that the territory encompassed by Latin America is much larger than most of us can imagine and is rich in resources, culture, and, of course, language. And even though the majority …
More than Our Language, Our Identity: Understanding the Spanish Variations Read More »
How bad can things get with a bad translation? Let’s take a look. Well, imagine that IKEA once named a children’s table “Gutvik,” which happened to mean “good sex” in German. Of course, they had to change the name promptly. Or what about when Coca-Cola entered the Chinese market, they tried to transliterate the name …
Google Translate Fails: Lost in Translation… and Laughter Read More »
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