When you’re a translator, if you are constantly receiving jobs and if sometimes you feel pressured and that causes you to be a little less vigilant in your checks for quality. What most modern translators do to check their work is using technology. But having the technology is just one part of the solution. Knowing […]

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 […]

The translation and interpretation industry is a typical example of how technology has been moving us towards tomorrow’s world. Monterey Language Services recently posed a question about automation in the workplace to people who are interested in working with us in the office. We found that the answers are interesting and representative, and therefore we […]

  Monterey Language Services is offering a full-time project management position, to manage translation and interpretation projects in a large number of languages. We are looking for a MATURE, ENERGETIC, SELF-MOTIVATED, AND RESPONSIBLE person with the following experience/requirements: At least one year of experience handling multilingual projects in the TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION business Has a […]

In one hour, this real-time discussion attracted more than 30 comments. The discussion is insightful, with a wide scope of subjects, and the outcome is exciting and remarkable. Enjoy it here: https://www.facebook.com/events/756246771075085/ “Machine-assisted human translation vs. human-assisted machine translation” was the topic that won the Monterey Language Services Tech Contest, which took place on Monterey […]

Let’s face it. We all have opinions, about everything from the newest cell phone model and Sony’s next 3D experiment, to how to chop onions with light-sabers. That’s part of being a social tech geek. Well, here’s your opportunity to put those opinions to use and to win a prize! If you consider yourself to […]

Can this picture become a reality for the translation and interpretation industry? As interpreters, we are always interested in the development of interpretation technology, including the possibility of “robot” interpreters. About a year ago, we wrote about the potential of interpretation software and Microsoft’s efforts in that area. Their software is meant to analyze your speech, translate […]

Recently, researchers from Microsoft Corporation gave a presentation in China, showcasing the company’s latest language software, which was able to turn an English speech into Chinese—in the speaker’s own voice. Will this software eventually replace human translators and interpreters? We think not. And here are our thoughts: The technique behind this revolutionary translation and interpretation […]

The language English initially started to develop during the fifth century. Since its initial development, there have been four different variations of the English Language: Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English and Late Modern English. The English language spoken today is Late Modern English. Over the years English has evolved very much so in […]

New technology from Google includes audio to written translation. Google is currently working on a project titled “Project Glass” that will essentially be a set of glasses that will work like a smart phone; doing everything that you could possibly think of. One of the key elements that have already been developed is the feature […]