Dec 2009, 16:20
What is translation quality?

The concept of translation quality has long been a subject of disagreements and arguments. The existing definition of “translation norm” is controversial and does not help in practice.
At Language Interface we have adopted the following definition of informational/technical translation:
The quality of translated text is understood as а) degree of its equivalency to the source text and b) degree of it adequacy to the source text. More…

Dec 2009, 2:39
Will the translation of my text be subjected to quality control or editing?

Yes. All translations performed at Language Interface are subjected to quality control. This is a short answer. The full answer would indicate controlled characteristics of translations: More…

Dec 2009, 20:00
How many translators will work on my text?

Ideally there will be a single translator (not counting the editor), which would ensure best terminological/lexical consistency and simplify quality control.
However, in reality it may not be possible in many cases, firstly – due to the tough deadline. More…

Dec 2009, 19:14
What quality standards are established and used in translation industry?

Efforts have been repeatedly applied to develop and implement translation quality standards. The most significant among these are:

• European Union Standard prEN-15038
• Society of Automotive Engeneers standard SAE J2450
• ASTM F2575 – 06, Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation

Neither of these standards defines translation quality characteristics nor it defines the very concept of quality. More…

Dec 2009, 13:04
The Food Chain

Is not it good to show up at work and find in your mailbox an attractive offer? Some SHYAM SANGHI from LINGUISTICS INTERNATIONAL (India) offers a job to translate 400 pages from Russian into English. Why Shyam has got an order for translation from Russian to English remains unclear, but further investigation reveals that not only Shyam is a talented marketer, but also he is a generous employer as he offers no less than $3 for a page of translation. God, save the client! More…