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The No 1 Reason to Save a Dying Language is Culture
The Number 1 Reason to Save a Dying Language is Culture The number 1 reason to save a dying language is to save the culture, itself. Culture is inextricably linked to the language (which is why it is necessary to study culture in order to do good translation work). Many words in any language are unique to the culture. They often reflect the way the people who used the language for centuries think. That in turn is related to the geography, climate, flora, and fauna…
The Surprising Importance of Culture in Translations – 4 Important points
The Surprising Importance of Culture in Translations – 4 Important points to remember The importance of culture in translations might be a real eye-opener for some. It certainly cannot be overlooked. Any translator who takes pride in their work must know as much as they can of the cultures of the language(s) they are translating from, as well as the language(s) they are translating to. Language is inextricably linked to culture, and culture is inextricably linked to language. Each language has its own, unique culture.…
Why you should be Blogging for Profit in the 21st century
Why You Should Be Blogging for Profit in the 21st Century Is blogging for profit something you have ever considered? If not, why not? Blogging has been around for decades. The earliest official date for the blog, short for weblog, is 1993. It began as a way to chronicle daily activities and the like, much like a diary. In other words, its first purpose was for someone to document what was happening to them. It was a cool way to record what was going on,…
Freelancing in the English Market – #1 for Making Money Like a Champ!
Freelancing in the English Market is #1 for making money like a champ Freelancing in the English market is the #1 best way to start making real money online. In fact, it might turn out to be the first time you finally start earning a good income using only the internet and your laptop. Freelancing does not require an office or even your own wifi. As long as you have a laptop, tablet, or other similar device that can connect to the internet, you can…
#1 Reason to Hire a Human Translator
#1 Reason to Hire a Human Translator (and a couple more) The #1 reason to hire a human translator is simple (and I’m not trying to be facetious). It’s because AI – the thing used in all online and computer translation programs – is NOT human. If you find yourself in agreement already, please leave us a comment below! Artificial Intelligence AI, or Artificial Intelligence, is actually not intelligent. The name was given based on its ability to “learn.” This so-called learning, in a nutshell,…
Machine Translations – do they work? 7 things you need to know
Machine Translations – do they work? Machine translations are more common than ever, but do they work? Should you use them? That depends. Here are 7 reasons why you should and should not use them. 1. Machine translations do work This is the number one reason why you should use them when you need to. They do work and will let you engage in communication with people who speak a language other than your own. Artificial intelligence or AI has come a long way. But…
Our Services for all your Writing and Translation Needs
Our Services for all your Writing and Translation Needs Our services at for all your writing and translation needs at American English Translations are highly recommended by our clients. We will translate your text from many languages to American English as it is spoken by native speakers from the USA. We will write your blog posts and articles in the highest quality natural American English. This is the language of the Internet. Many people try to learn English well enough to create website pages or…
Fake Review Sites
Fake Review Sites – Don’t get burned or scammed! Fake review sites hurt a lot of people. If the above headline got your attention, maybe you’ve already had an unfortunate experience with one of these sites! The problem with fake review sites is twofold. First, they directly harm legitimate businesses. Secondly, they leave people wondering who they can trust. Let’s take a look at how fake review sites work, as opposed to sites that legitimately rate and rank the trustworthiness of online businesses.
American English for the Internet is #1 – Should it Matter to You?
American English for the Internet – does it even matter? American English for the internet does matter. It’s the language of much of the software used for the internet. Furthermore, American English is the language of commerce, even in English speaking countries outside of the United States. American English is a term somewhat tinted with irony. It is descended from and almost identical to Canadian English, which is pretty much identical to British English, apart from the way it sounds and some of the more…