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As the number of translated novels by female authors increases, Helen Vassallo asks which women are being translated, and how activists can be more inclusive
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For several years, a growing number of voices in both academic and industry contexts have drawn attention to the imperative to address diversity within publishing, where recent reports suggest that...
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The Linguist Editorial Board member Professor Binhua Wang invited several MA translation master’s students in Chinese to translate one feature article from each of the four issues of The Linguist in the past year. Each translation has been translated by one, then revised by another, and then proof-read by their translation tutor.
Binhua’s initiative seeks not...
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Which are the best free productivity tools for translators?
By Anna Rioland
AI-powered tools can significantly enhance a freelance translator’s workflow, boost productivity and even improve the quality of translations – provided they are used judiciously. They can help with many aspects of our business, from improving productivity and writing quality...
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The Linguist Editorial Board member Professor Binhua Wang invited several MA translation master’s students in Chinese to translate one feature article from each of the four issues of The Linguist in the past year. Each translation has been translated by one, then revised by another, and then proof-read by their translation tutor.
Binhua’s initiative seeks...
Translating her grandfather Shemsi Mehmeti’s novel, R B Castrioti learns what translation can reveal about ourselves, and others
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Renata Towlson outlines a pioneering hybrid model of hospital interpreting that could improve patient outcomes
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the UK. It is located across three sites, has over 18,000 staff and cares for 4-5 million patients each year. Its interpreting and translation services came...
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How the British Library is approaching the delicate task of translating their archives.
By Nisreen Alzaraee
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Covert languages often start with children, as with the M language in Malaysia
What the clandestine M language of Malaysia can tell us about secret languages around the world
By Norhaniza Nuruddin
The phenomenon of hidden languages is truly intriguing. These confidential communication methods often develop within groups, serving purposes...
As AI innovation snowballs, some developers are calling for a moratorium on new services. We asked stakeholders if the launch of new language-related AI should be put on hold.
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John Worne, °µÍøÁÔÆæ CEO
As language professionals, we find ourselves at what feels like a crossroads, where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming our context. The...
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Kashif Khalid traces the history, art and poetry of the language
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According to 2022 estimates, Urdu is the tenth most widely spoken language in the world, with 230 million speakers, including those who speak it as a second language. The national language of Pakistan, it is widely spoken in India, as well as in various countries worldwide, including...