LTC Language Solutions

by  Doug Price When translation goes wrong, it can lead to misunderstandings, confusion, and sometimes even humorous or embarrassing situations. Here are a few examples of when translation errors can occur: 1. Literal Translation: Sometimes, translators may rely too heavily on word-for-word translation without considering the cultural context or idiomatic expressions. This can result in awkward or nonsensical translations. For example, a literal translation of the English phrase "It's raining cats and dogs" into another language may confuse the listener who is unfamiliar with the idiomatic meaning. 2. Cultural Nuances: Languages often have unique cultural nuances and expressions that may not have direct equivalents in other languages. Translators need to be aware of these nuances to accurately convey the intended meaning. Failure to do so can lead to misinterpretation or loss of important cultural references. 3. Machine Translation Errors: While machine translation too...

by Martin George                As a language service provider, we are in the business of customer service.  That should be a simple concept.  Someone has a need and we as a company meet that need.  But as you know, it is not that simple. After 28 years in the industry, we know how our services work and generally what our customers need.  We still listen and ensure each of the services we offer is right for the intended audience.  However, from time to time, people have a different expectation on what they thought would happen, how fast the process would go, or the linguistic accuracy both semantically and syntactically. That is where the fun begins.  It is always a wonderful experience to work through the process with our clients and see the light bulb turn on.  We want them to have a great experience as much as we do.   For example, when providing a technical translation, our translators c...