Economic consequences of language choice
In a contribution remarkable for all those interested in language and business, Victor Ginsburgh and Shlomo Weber have this year highlighted the following under the heading "The Economics of Language". To many languages are holding back growth and prosperity (Journal...
Politics and business are preoccupied with “Good Governance”
- and so are our conference interpreters. Whether it's an international conference or high level meeting: Every word matters, every symbol has a meaning, every detail is consciously or unconsciously observed. It is in such sensitive situations that the difference...
Language is complex …
and when abstract or nuanced concepts get lost in translation, the consequences may be catastrophic. Given the complexities of language and cultural exchange, how do these epic miscommunications not happen all the time? Ewandro Magalhaes explains how much of the...
Knowing the context – a prerequisite for experienced technical interpreters
Managers in the business and political world like to talk about the significance of intercultural communication. But for just as many, this is where they stumble. Our customers organise events ranging from delegation visits to Africa through to German-Chinese trade...
German industry is preoccupied with Industry 4.0 and so are our conference interpreters
Digitalisation is changing our factories. It is a huge topic concerned with "networks of manufacturing resources (manufacturing machinery, robots, conveyor and warehousing systems and production facilities) that are autonomous, capable of controlling themselves in...
