#Multilingualism
Idioms, metaphors, hyperboles, jargon and idiomatic expressions: all the languages in the world have a vast number of these, which are closely related to their own worldview and arise from very particular cultural contexts.
Such phrases and structures pose a real challenge for translation. What are the best strategies for approaching figurative language?
The Generative Pre-training Transformer Chat, better known as ChatGPT, is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by the company OpenAI, which allows users to ask it questions using conversational or natural language. It was released in November 2022 with the goal of generating text in a similar way to humans, which can be used for a variety of applications, such as chatbots, automatic content generation, and language translation.
In the face of such advances in artificial intelligence, many professionals and organizations wonder: is this really a tool that has arrived to replace human translators?
The human ability to communicate through language is one of our most precious gifts. It enables us to express our thoughts, feelings and ideas to others, connecting us on a deeper level. In Robert Ham’s latest documentary, “Interpreters Wanted”, the power of language skills takes center stage as we follow the story of two brothers who escaped the turmoil of Afghanistan. This film offers a captivating and compelling look at the importance of multilingualism, and how it can impact the world around us.
As the ways in which we communicate, study and work are altered by the new global scenario, the demand for language services in general and simultaneous interpretation, in particular, has grown.
What are the reasons why simultaneous interpretation is key when it comes to breaking down language barriers?