August, 2014 | Responsive Translation

When Translation Error Goes Nuclear

August 26, 2014 -By: Translation Guy -In: In the News / Awards, Language, Translation - Comments Off

“All the sanctions that are related to Iran’s nuclear program should be lifted,” in exchange for Iranian cooperation against ISIS in Iraq, reported Agency France Press last week. Shock headline for sure, except for one small detail. That’s not what the Iranians said at all. They weren’t talking about the nation of Iraq, but Arak, […]

It’s Not Just English and Spanish in the United States

August 19, 2014 -By: Translation Guy -In: In the News / Awards, Language - Comments Off

Spanish undeniably forms a large part of the linguistic landscape in the United States, and it’s still growing. After English, Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the United States. However, English and Spanish certainly aren’t the only languages in the land. If we discounted English and Spanish for a moment, what other languages do […]

Are Foreigners Liars?

August 7, 2014 -By: Translation Guy -In: In the News / Awards - Comments Off

If someone who talks like you do told you something, and then someone who had a thick foreign accent told you the same thing, who would you be more likely to believe? Research from the University of Chicago reveals that people are more likely to believe what someone says when they can understand their speech […]