COVID-19 and the resulting measures taken to prevent its spread have significantly affected the global economy. No industry has been spared, although a select few have actually seen business increase due to the virus. Many people expect that our economies will not go back to the way they were before the virus, not entirely. We […]

Technology was already an important tool for communication, work, entertainment, etc. before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Now that many of us are isolated at home and unable to work or visit other people in person, technology has taken on even more critical and unforeseen roles. Who knew that videoconferencing services such as Zoom would be […]

Translation and interpretation are incredibly important services that must be made available to everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to take a moment to highlight the people who make this possible, and the services and initiatives they are working on. In normal circumstances, it has been shown that people who speak little to […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard to stay positive. Many of us are feeling overwhelmed, scared, and uncertain. But we think it is important to look at the good things that are happening. More people are helping each other and communicating in a way that wasn’t as common before this pandemic occurred. We […]

As the COVID-19 virus spreads, many states in the U.S. and countries across the world are issuing orders to stay at home for all nonessential personnel. This means that most language professionals must figure out ways to successfully complete their work remotely. Interestingly, this specific order might not affect translators all that much. Most translators […]

Every person and business, no matter their size or location, has been affected in some way by the current COVID-19 pandemic, except for a few that provide the necessities of daily life. We are all going through this crisis together, and most companies need extra help at this time. Businesses, especially small businesses, need support […]

With millions affected around the world, the current Covid-19 outbreak is taking its toll on a truly global scale. As a provider of translation and interpretation services covering all subjects, industries, and languages, Monterey Language Services has been in a unique position to witness the effects of Coronavirus on a number of sectors. Here are […]

In a time of crisis like the one we are all going through today, it is easy to be overwhelmed by panic and worry. At Monterey Language Services, we found some articles which we think are thoughtful and therapeutic, and we would like to share them (along with a Chinese translation). We hope they will […]

On Friday February 28, Monterey Language Services had the pleasure of attending the Middlebury Institute of International Studies Career Fair, held at the Monterey Conference Center. The entire hall was filled with representatives from some of the top language service providers and language technology services in the nation—not to mention hundreds of MIIS students all […]