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What are the differences between editing and proofreading?

What are the differences between editing and proofreading?

Although they are often used as synonyms, bilingual editing (also called bilingual revision) is not the same as proofreading. They are two distinct and yet complementary steps, carried out at different stages within a translation process and by different professionals.

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The main challenges of translating scientific materials

What are the main challenges of translating scientific material?

Since the beginning, scientific information has been closely related to translation. Sharing, making something available to the public, is a fundamental goal shared by both science and translation. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, “popularize” means “to cause to be liked or esteemed“, as well as “to present in generally understandable or interesting form“.

Ethics and responsibility are key also in translation and in science. What are the challenges of translating scientific materials and how does a good translation impact society and science professionals?

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What were the most spoken languages in the Qatar World Cup

What Were the Most Spoken Languages in the Qatar World Cup

A long-awaited event by millions of people like the Football World Cup brought along astounding sociocultural diversity: more than 3 million tickets were sold for the matches (split into eight stadiums) and millions of fans watched the games from their houses through several platforms. Inside and outside the field, such passion for the sport brought together people from numerous backgrounds, traditions and realities.

The linguistic aspect was no stranger to this. Followers and players from 32 countries met in the small State of Qatar. What languages were present there and which were the most predominant ones?

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The key role of multilingualism in an increasingly interconnected world

How to make the most of the benefits of an interconnected world?

Although the benefits of learning languages have always been undeniable, this is particularly clear in these times of unprecedented global interaction.

These days, multilingualism not only brings people closer to better educational, occupational and professional opportunities, but it also makes them more empathetic, helps them make better decisions and gives them confidence.

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