International schools are, by nature, multicultural spaces. Students, parents, and staff often come from many different countries and regions, bringing a wide range of languages, expectations, and cultural norms into school’s community. This diversity is one of the greatest strengths of international education—but only if communication is fluid. In practice, language barriers can quietly affect [...] The post How International Schools Benefit from Professional Translation and Interpreting appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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Our long time clients, colleagues and followers already know that we have started offering online simultaneous interpretation services and tech support right at the onset of the pandemic. Later, as the world started opening up, we have added hybrid meetings to our list of expertise. Technology has improved massively over these last few years, and [...] The post A new and improved tool for online and hybrid sessions: Zoom Webinars Plus appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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Interpreters do not translate word by word because an everyday sentence can easily give you away. The information is already there—for those who knew where, and how, to look. By simply listening to an ordinary conversation, you can often learn far more than the speaker intends to reveal. Every act of speech carries a subtle, [...] The post Interpreters are culturally fluent appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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Just last week Montenegro has closed another five negotiation chapters. This marks twelve closed chapters and is huge progress for the country, but there is still a long way to go, as we need to close another 21 chapters. Hard work awaits our experts on EU integration; laws must be diligently revised and a plan [...] The post Quality translation can help Montenegro on the road to the European union appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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In professional publishing, clarity and accuracy are non-negotiable. Whether a document is a government report, corporate white paper, translated press release, or a CEO’s letter to shareholders, it is expected to meet the highest standards of linguistic and stylistic quality. This is where copyediting comes in. Despite its importance, copyediting remains one of the least [...] The post So, What Is Copyediting, Really? appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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One of the most intriguing aspects of interacting with ChatGPT is its register of confidence. The model speaks in a tone of certainty, even when its response is factually wrong. When an error is revealed, the “apology” is usually a brief sorry followed by a swift continuation — almost as if the repair move were [...] The post What does it mean when a machine says sorry? appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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We’ve all met someone who speaks multiple languages and thought, “Well, that person is quirky.” But what if that quirkiness isn’t about personality at all? What if it’s about the way the multilingual brain actually works? Speaking several languages doesn’t just help you order tapas in Madrid or negotiate in Berlin — it rewires how [...] The post Hidden Power of Multilingual Minds appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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International events, diplomatic missions, business meetings, and multilingual conferences require smooth communication in several languages. Yet, one persistent misconception continues to cause costly mistakes: the idea that simply “knowing English” qualifies someone to act as an interpreter or translator. The truth is clear: language proficiency is not binary — it’s a spectrum. And when it [...] The post Why “I Know English” Is Not a Qualification: The Critical Role of Professional Interpreters appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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Emergency situations call for immediate action. In these instances, it is crucial to have a remote interpreter ready to offer you live interpretation services over the phone or using apps like WhatsApp and Viber. Healthcare is the most common reason when immediate interpretation is needed because we are living in an increasingly global world with [...] The post Over-the-phone Interpretation Services appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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Hiring professional translation services is critical to create a positive business image for your hotel or restaurant business. Professional translators know how to localize your services accurately to foreign languages. Multilingual menus or hotel brochures are a crucial part of increasing your customer satisfaction. When tourists visit your place, they will feel more comfortable if [...] The post How to translate restaurant menus and hotel brochures appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.

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