Five Tips for Linguistic Testers

Linguistic testers are more than linguistic experts. The skill set required covers a much broader range that requires close attention to details, and patience to deal with unstable test environments.

Comparison of Translation Standards Between East and West

There are many different types of translation in the world, but how do you qualify a good translation? What are the criteria? There tend to be different translation standards in quality between Chinese and Western translation

5 Amazing Facts about the Chinese Language

Anyone interested in learning more about China should begin with learning the language, as studying changes in the pronunciation, shape, and meaning of each Chinese character is a great lesson on ancient civilizations and cultures. To get started in your studies, here are five amazing facts about the language and its history.

The Hardest Languages to Translate

Translators are charged with the difficult task of helping others make sense of foreign worlds through the conversion of one language to another. This process can’t be done with the flip of a switch. A language contains many facets- syntax, grammar, and vocabulary, not to mention a whole culture that influences the way people communicate. […]

English Language: British vs. American

Here at CSOFT, our office is filled with people from all across the globe, all working together in an environment that requires cross-cultural communication at its finest. In addition to all the languages you might hear while hanging out at our MILK and Cookies café, should the conversation switch to English, you will hear a […]

The Power of Words

In a society marked by democracy, words have become our biggest weapons. They hold significant power to achieve change through articulate messages designed to influence the masses. This being the case, language has become a reflection of culture, contributing to our understanding of what is “good” or “bad.” Linguists are now drawing attention to ethical […]

Semantic Change: How Words Evolve Over Time

The development of languages can lead to a change in meaning of words, and in historical linguistics, this phenomenon is known as semantic change. The meaning of a word can either be slightly altered, or it can evolve greatly. While this can cause confusion and misunderstanding, it is also seen as a positive step forward […]

The Life of a CSOFT Linguistic Project Coordinator

In today’s Simply CSOFT, CSOFT’s Edvardas Chmieliauskas offers insight into the day-to-day routine of a linguistic coordinator and the difficulties he faces.

The High Cost of Poor Court translators

Sometimes cost saving measures can end up backfiring as showcased this week in the U.K. where a Freedom of Information request has revealed that the cost of court translators has gone up by nearly 200% over the past year.

Ten Things You Should Know about Automatic Terminology Extraction (Part One)

This week on Simply CSOFT, learn about automatic terminology extraction and how it can impact your terminology management. CSOFT’s Uwe Muegge details just what a difference automatic terminology extraction can make, so come check it out!

TermWiki Widget Review: Maria Pia Montoro Relates Her Experience with a New Web Tool

Hi folks, zoom on over to Simply CSOFT to read about the new TermWiki Widget from an online user’s perspective, and see what all the buzz is about.

Michael Anobile on the History and Development of the Localization Industry

Hi everyone, take a look at the latest blog entry on Simply CSOFT for an informative overview of the localization industry, past to present and beyond. Michael Anobile discusses his experiences and views regarding the development of localization and where it might be headed. Read about it on Simply CSOFT!