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These podcasts are for everyone who want to learn more about translation and interpreting. It will also help you to improve your spoken and written English. Our recordings benefit business communicators, students, academics as well as translators and interpreters. We are publishing professional resommendations and short, easy to consume content. Please share our posts and help us reach a greater audience.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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interpreting equipment

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/20

Interpreting equipment is a set of tools and devices required to perform simultaneous interpreting during meetings and conferences. Typical interpreting equipment package consists of a central interpreting management system, which manages all other equipment, as well as an interpreter booth, interpreter unit(s), audience units (headsets) and microphones. Intepreting equipment or system must be connected to a sound system which has a main mixer or the mixing console, microphones, computers, visual

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mobile interpreting equipment

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/20

Mobile interpreting equipment is a portable set of small devices used for tour guiding or interpreting purposes. Tour guiding devices are also called infoport systems. Mobile interpreting equipment is also called a simulport system because it is designed with simultaneous interpreting in mind. Pros Mobile equipment adds comfort to whispered interpreting tasks because the interpreter would not need to lean forward and whisper to the client. Mobile interpreting equipment are also very practical for

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Dragoman Language Solutions

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/20

Dragoman was founded in 2005 as an interpreting agency. In time, we evolved into a multi-language vendor of many services including on-site & remote interpreting, transcreation, app & games localization, and video subtitling & dubbing in 80+ languages. Today, we are happy and gratefull to serve over 500 Turkish and multinational corporations. Dragoman has several apps to give you accessibility, our linguists operate in the cloud and most of our services are available 24/7. Our translation &

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Avoiding Gender Bias

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/19

Dragoman prefers using gender-neutral vocabulary in its translations wherever possible. Inappropriate: This small, soil dwelling, bacteria eating, unsegmented worm may be an important key in mankind‘s endeavor to explore space. Gender-neutral: This small, soil dwelling, bacteria eating, unsegmented worm may be an important key in humankind‘s endeavor to explore space. Inappropriate: In this edition, Elizabeth Warren, chairman of the Congressional Oversight Panel, discusses TARP and the

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0:29

Internet: To Capitalize or To Not Capitalize

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/19

Dragoman uses AP Style, and AP no longer capitalizes the word internet. Incorrect: The bogus article contained a software tool that could verify Internet addresses. Correct: The bogus article contained a software tool that could verify internet addresses. You can further explore this updated writing style topic here.

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The Plural of "Behavior"

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/19

Behavior is almost always a mass noun and it is very rarely used in the plural. Incorrect: You must reflect on your behaviors if you want to avoid repeating your mistakes. Correct: You must reflect on your behavior if you want to avoid repeating your mistakes. Behavior is used in the plural in the fields of psychology, social science, and education. Five behaviors could extend life expectancy at 50 by more than a decade, even without the discovery of a single new drug or […]

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0:39

Using However Correctly

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/12

We must always insert a semi-colon before and a comma after however to connect two independent clauses. Incorrect: Japan was an expanding giant however it could not generate enough capital to support its rapid industrial development. Correct: Japan was an expanding giant; however, it could not generate enough capital to support its rapid industrial development. Using however instead of ‘but’ or in the meaning of ‘no matter how’ or ‘not matter how’ may or may not require a comma. You

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"Such As … and So On / So Forth" Redundancy

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/12

Dragoman prefers “and so on” or “and so forth” to “etc.” (et cetera) to show that there are many other similar things or people that we can add. However, combining “such as” with “and so on” or “and so forth” in a sentence causes a redundancy. Incorrect: Animals such as mountain lions, wolves and so on are carnivores. Correct: Animals such as mountain lions and wolves are carnivores.

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"E.g. … and So On / So Forth" Redundancy

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/12

If we begin by saying e.g., which means for example, it is redundant to add and so on or and so forth at the end. Incorrect: Some EU countries (e.g., Italy, Belgium, Greece and so on) are largely dependent on gas imports from abroad. Correct: Some EU countries (e.g., Italy, Belgium, Greece) are largely dependent on gas imports from abroad. Redundancy or wordiness is the enemy of clarity; makes it difficult to read and understand your sentences. On this knowledbase […]

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Consist Of vs. Consist In

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/12

Consist in something and consist of something have entirely different meanings. Consist in means to be based on or depend on something. Incorrect: Patriotism does not consist of blind obedience of the ruled to their rulers. Correct: Patriotism does not consist in blind obedience of the ruled to their rulers. Consist of means to be formed from two or more things or people. Incorrect: The students consisted in private school graduates. Correct: The students consisted of private school

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0:54

Not Only … But Also

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/12

Dragoman expects its translators to use correlative conjunctions correctly. The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar defines a correlative as a pair of elements that join two similar parts of a phrase, clause, or sentence. “Not only … but also” is one of the more frequently used correlative conjunctions that Dragoman translators use to translate Turkish copy into English. What you have to keep in mind is that a verb that applies to both phrases must come right before “not only.” […]

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Multilingual Localization

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/09

If you are only localising content into English, your marketing efforts are wasted for 80% of the world population. Researches suggest that people feel more comfortable to buy when they read information in their native language. Do you really want to become a global brand and easily sell your products and services? Contact Dragoman today and let us guide you in multilingual localization. Localization is not only about content but also involves adopting design, hand-picking images, investing in

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0:50

Warranty vs. Guarantee

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/05

Although warranty and guarantee have similar meanings they cannot be used interchangeably. Dictionary.com defines warranty and guarantee as follows: A warranty is “a promise or guarantee given.” A warranty is usually a written guarantee for a product, and it holds the maker of the product responsible to repair or replace a defective product or its parts. It is only used as a noun. A guarantee is the promise included in the formal (and legal) warranty. Unless we are talking about a money-back

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1:31

Sex vs. Gender

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/05

Wikipedia’s entry on sex and gender distinction reads as follows: “The distinction between sex and gender differentiates a person’s biological sex (the anatomy of an individual’s reproductive system, and secondary sex characteristics) from that person’s gender, which can refer to either social roles based on the sex of the person (gender role) or personal identification of one’s own gender based on an internal awareness (gender identity). In this model, the idea of a “biological gender” is an

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1:18

Only vs. Alone

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/09/05

Although only and alone have similar meanings, we cannot always use them interchangeably when translating into English. When we use alone to mean without including anything else, it comes right after the noun it modifies. Incorrect: Minnesota only exports more than $2 billion in soybeans annually, with China as the state’s top export market. Correct: Minnesota alone exports more than $2 billion in soybeans annually, with China as the state’s top export market. Incorrect: The U.S

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1:31

Contractions

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/29

The AP Stylebook recommends avoiding excessive use of contractions. Yet, it all depends on the context. If we are translating formal documents such as contracts, financial reports, user guides, journal articles and so on, we must never use contractions. Incorrect: The Parties agree that they shan’t discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex or national origin. Correct: The Parties agree that they shall not discriminate against any employee or

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0:50

Invitation vs. Reception

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/29

Turkish to English translators frequently confuse invitation (davet) with reception. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English defines invitation and reception as follows: Invitation: A written or spoken request to someone, inviting them to go somewhere or do something or a card inviting someone to attend a party, wedding etc. Reception: A large formal party to celebrate an event or to welcome someone. Dragoman prefers translating davet into English not as invitation but as reception. Depending

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0:52

Headlines 2

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/29

This is our second piece on how to write headlines in English. Please read the following examples carefully and get back to ask if you have any further questions. 4. Headlines use infinitives to refer to future events. Incorrect: TRUMP WILL VISIT FRANCE Correct: TRUMP TO VISIT FRANCE 5. Headlines often contain a string of nouns. Incorrect: LOCKOUT IS DECLARED AT A CAR PLANT OVER A LABOR DISPUTE Correct: CAR PLANT LABOR DISPUTE LOCKOUT 6. Headlines often make use of […]

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0:41

Capitalizing Disease Names

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/15

Do not capitalize disease names or medical terms. AP Style suggests that: “Do not capitalize arthritis, emphysema, leukemia, pneumonia, etc. When a disease is known by the name of a person or geographical area identified with it, capitalize only the proper noun element: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Ebola virus, etc.” Capitalization is tricky even for native speakers. You can learn why Ebola is capitalized and further explore capitalization topic here.

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E-mail vs. Email

Dragoman Transcreation ·

2018/08/15

Dragoman and Associated Press (AP) Stylebook prefers e-mail over email. We use a hyphen with other e- terms: e-book, e-reader, e-commerce. Source: AP Stylebook

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