As the world grows more connected, language blog posts are essential for keeping up with shifting trends and technology in a field that is crucial to global communication. Translation and localization are an important part of a huge number of industries, and the following 10 translation blog posts offer insight into some of the most popular. We look at the growing popularity of phone interpretation, the work of translators in vaccine development, how gaming is growing into a huge global market, and more.

#10 Back to School: How Phone Interpretation Services Help Teachers Stay Connected

With many students returning to school remotely in 2020, it was more important than ever for school personnel to communicate clearly and quickly. This language blog post explored how Lionbridge’s interpretation services help bridge the gap between teachers and non-English speaking families. Read more.

#9 The E-Commerce Disruption Series: How Lionbridge Helps a Leading German Luxury Fashion Retailer Reach its Online Global Buyers

We looked at changes in the e-commerce space as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, we highlighted our agility and the quality of our work when translating high volumes of SKUs and category pages for one of the world’s leading online, luxury fashion retailers. Learn how the partnership enables the retailer to deliver an exceptional customer experience anywhere. Read more.

#8 Innnovation to Immunity: The COVID-19 Vaccine Process

As 2020 was nearing its end, life sciences companies were focused on vaccine approval and delivery. In the second part of our series on the COVID-19 vaccine, we highlighted the role language plays during vaccine distribution and indicated how we can help companies adhere to regulatory requirements and communicate important vaccine-related messages to the public. Read more.

#7 The Difference Between Captioning, Subtitling, Voice-Over and More

Understand the terminology associated with the multimedia localization industry to help you define your multimedia communications needs and connect with your multilingual employees and customers. Read more.

#6 Translation Services for Legal Documents - When Do Firms Need Them?

Law firms work with language in myriad ways. When they work with clients or opposing parties who speak another language, managing communications becomes more challenging. When do firms need legal translation services? Read more.

#5 The Disruption Series: Medical Manufacturing Surge

We turned to life sciences experts for commentary on industry changes as a result of the COVID-19 crisis as part of our Disruption Series. In the second piece of the series, we acknowledged the growing demand for masks and other personal protective equipment as supplies dwindled. Companies would have an opportunity to step in and help by redirecting workers and production centers to create much needed items for healthcare workers and patients. How can you and your team help bridge this gap? Read more.

#4 10 Spanish Words & Phrases That Don't Translate Into English

As a major international language, the ability to effectively communicate in Spanish is a powerful tool for global businesses. Before translating from Spanish into English, make sure you know these 10 hard-to-translate Spanish words and expressions. Read more.

#3 10 Japanese Words & Phrases That Don't Translate into English

Localization is not just the translation of a language, but the interpretation of a culture. Read our list of deeply cultural, virtually untranslatable Japanese words and phrases. Read more.

#2 Let the Games Begin: A Q&A with Lionbridge Gaming's Tugdual Delisle

Learn all about video game localization and how it impacts global gaming success in this translation blog post from Lionbridge’s General Manager of Game Services, Tugdual Delisle. Read more.

#1 Narrative Game Design for Every Audience

Our Lionbridge Gaming Narrative Design team solves problems for clients who don’t just want their games to survive in other cultures—they want them to thrive. Read more.