Posts by Natalie Pavey
How Word+Style Translations Improved its Quality Assurance Using the ISO Standard for Translation Services
ISO 17100 defines requirements for a quality management system for translation services. While getting ISO-certified is too expensive for most small translation agencies, they can forego the formal certification process and simply use the standard as a guideline to improve their services.
Read MoreNo Translation Too Short: Why you should always consult a professional translator
When you’re a buyer of translation services and don’t speak the target language, it can be very difficult, if not impossible to judge the quality of the translation provided to you. However, by calling on an experienced translator with the credentials to prove it, you’re guaranteed to get the quality content you’re looking for.
Read MorePromoting Sustainable Building Through Translation
Green building and materials certifications are on the rise as the demand for greener products continues to increase. When it comes to translation, this means that knowing the steps in the certification process and the related terminology is critical in helping clients obtain the certifications they’re seeking.
Read MoreTop Ten Reasons Why Experience Matters in Translation
Over the years, I have learned that translation is no exception to Malcolm Gladwell’s rule in his 2008 book Outliers: The Story of Success: it takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to achieve mastery of complex skills. There is much more to being a translator than simply knowing two languages fluently.
Read MoreThe Word+Style Brand Story
Word+Style celebrated 10 years in business in 2022. Read about how Natalie Pavey grew her company over a decade, transitioning from working as a freelance translator to providing comprehensive French-English translation services to an array of clients across the world.
Read MoreDebunking the Myths about Freelance Translators
Establishing a working relationship with a freelance translator offers many benefits. Here are a few common misconceptions about the differences between translation agencies and freelance translators and the reason why freelancers are every bit as qualified as translation agencies.
Read MoreMaking the Case for Freelance Translators
Based on my experience working with agencies of all sizes, I would like to make the case that individual freelance translators can do just about everything that agencies can, and sometimes we do it even better.
Read MoreAdapting Marketing Translations to Foreign Audiences
As Nelson Mandela is known for saying, “If you speak to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you speak to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” So how do you adapt marketing copy originally written in one language into another to appeal to your potential customers?
Read MoreThe Benefits of Working with a Bilingual Reviser
When you have a document that needs to be translated, one of the first things you must ask yourself is whether the translated document should be revised by another translator. Read on to find out why bilingual revisers are key to rendering an impeccable translation.
Read MoreYou’re Not Fluent Yet! Speaking the Language of Sustainable Development
Language is powerful. It is how we think, express ourselves and understand others. It can also be used to persuade, convince and influence, which is why the language we use plays an important role in promoting change.
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