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Using Artificial Intelligence in Translation

February 5, 2024 -By: -In: Translation - Comments Off on Using Artificial Intelligence in Translation

As a language service provider, Responsive Translation has always been interested in artificial intelligence (AI). We’ve been watching its development for years, waiting for the AI ax to fall on us and kill the translation art. But now that it’s here, we find ourselves thrilled to be a part of this transformation. Reports of Our […]

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The Importance of Quality Control in Medical Device Translation Services

January 9, 2024 -By: -In: Medical Device Translation - Comments Off on The Importance of Quality Control in Medical Device Translation Services

Error is simply not an option when patient lives and market share are on the line. Every day, medical devices play a vital role in improving patient care and enhancing diagnostic capabilities. But if you’d like to see your company’s medical devices adopted more widely around the world, accurate translation is crucial to ensuring patient […]

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Lessons from the Royal Translation Error

January 2, 2024 -By: -In: In the News / Awards - Comments Off on Lessons from the Royal Translation Error

While much of 2023 was spent talking about the future of artificial intelligence, we saw the year end with a remarkably human controversy. The publication of Endgame, Omid Scobie’s gossipy book about the British royal family, turned into a veritable whodunit over a simple “translation error.” Wait, What Happened? The Dutch translation of the book […]

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The Promise of Through-Year Assessments

December 18, 2023 -By: -In: Test and Assessment Translation - Comments Off on The Promise of Through-Year Assessments

As the K-12 education landscape continues to evolve, through-year assessments are poised to play an increasingly significant role. Through-year assessments can contribute to more effective teaching, improved student learning and a more equitable and personalized education experience for all learners by providing more frequent, actionable feedback, enabling early identification of struggling learners and supporting data-driven […]

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The Role of a Qualified Translator

November 27, 2023 -By: -In: Translation - Comments Off on The Role of a Qualified Translator

While machine translation and AI tools are getting better every day, the role that a qualified translator plays is still as crucial as ever. They serve as a linguistic bridge and cultural mediator, using their knowledge and skills to seamlessly connect people from diverse cultures and backgrounds through the power of language. What Translators Do […]

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The Connection Between Survey Localization and Response Rates

September 27, 2023 -By: -In: Localization - Comments Off on The Connection Between Survey Localization and Response Rates

When it comes to conducting surveys, one of the critical factors to consider is response rates. A low response rate can compromise the validity of your data and hinder your ability to draw meaningful conclusions. One important element that can significantly impact response rates is survey localization. Today, we’ll explore the connection between survey localization […]

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How Multilingual Surveys Can Help Your Company Grow

September 25, 2023 -By: -In: Translation - Comments Off on How Multilingual Surveys Can Help Your Company Grow

Your next customer could be next door, or 5,000 miles away, if not more. But to successfully reach and resonate with multilingual and multicultural audiences, you’ll need to discover more about what they want and persuade them that your products and services can easily satisfy those needs. One essential tool in understanding and engaging with […]

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How Do You Know You’re Getting an Accurate Translation?

July 27, 2023 -By: -In: Translation - Comments Off on How Do You Know You’re Getting an Accurate Translation?

How Do You Know You’re Getting an Accurate Translation? Practical tips to ensure you get the quality translation you need. Imagine it’s a Tuesday. Your company receives an important document in a foreign language that no one on your team speaks. You spring into action and contact a translator or translation company you’ve used before […]

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Ensuring Quality in the Test Development Process

June 19, 2023 -By: -In: Test and Assessment Translation - Comments Off on Ensuring Quality in the Test Development Process

Learn about best practices for the test development process from The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. Here on the blog we’ve talked a lot about the International Testing Commission’s ITC Guidelines for Translating and Adapting Tests (both first and second edition), which for years have informed our work translating K-12 educational assessments. But just […]

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How Educational Translation Services Can Help You to Better Serve Linguistically-Diverse Students and Their Parents

May 3, 2023 -By: -In: Education - Comments Off on How Educational Translation Services Can Help You to Better Serve Linguistically-Diverse Students and Their Parents

As you know, education plays a critical role in today’s complex and rapidly changing world. To give students the best chance of success on their educational journey, it’s important for every student to have access to high-quality educational materials and support. For linguistically-diverse students and their parents, however, language barriers can pose a significant challenge, […]

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