Alpha's Blog on Translation & Interpretation

Series, films and linguistics: which character speaks through you?

Publicado por Alpha Translation & Interpretation el March 14, 2025

From “May the Force be with you” to “Winter is coming”, series and films no longer just captivate our screens - they regularly invite themselves into our vocabulary. Expressions born behind a screen subtly infiltrate our everyday conversations, transforming our lin... Seguir leyendo...

Beyond words: the art of intercultural communication

Publicado por Alpha Translation & Interpretation el March 06, 2025

A group of people forming a multicultural team

Managing silence, salutations, body language when dealing with your foreign counterparts... Given the extent of cultural complexities, we doubt we'll ever be able to master them all, which is why it's so important to give intercultural communication a place of its own within the company. ... Seguir leyendo...

5 things you don't (or may not) know about Étienne Dolet

Publicado por Alpha Translation & Interpretation el February 28, 2025

Looking back at those who paved the way is always insightful, and who better to illustrate this legacy than Étienne Dolet (1509-1546), a major figure in translation and terminology? Printer, writer, humanist and translator, he left his mark on history not only through his works, bu... Seguir leyendo...

February 21st: Of the importance of International Mother Language Day for Translation and Interpretation

Publicado por Alpha Translation & Interpretation el February 21, 2025

A person expressing themselves in their mother language amidst a group of people

Every February 21st for the past 25 years, International Mother Language Day has been officially celebrated. At a time when linguistic diversity is increasingly threatened as languages disappear, it's a good time to remember the need to preserve and promote mother tongues.... Seguir leyendo...

Legal translation: how can Legal Design make texts easier to understand?

Publicado por Alpha Translation & Interpretation el February 13, 2025

Today, transparency and clarity are an integral part of law, which was not the case 10 years ago. Practices have evolved, particularly in terms of drafting and translation. Are you familiar with the cognitive concept of Legal Design? Let's take a closer look at its definition and... Seguir leyendo...