Celebrating Five Years of Growth and Leadership
At Multilingual Connections, it’s our international team of passionate and curious professionals that makes us who we are. Each team member brings their unique perspective and experience – both professional and personal.
The Many Metaphors of Translation
It may be tempting to think of translation as a simple conversion of one language to another. But for those who are inclined to roll up their sleeves and take on the tricky business of translation, there is certainly no shortage of challenges to keep them second-guessing their choices on the page. Different languages contain […]
Translating with Style: The Benefits of Using a Style Guide
Translation is far more complex than a simple mechanical conversion from one language to another – and without a clear set of guidelines for translators, it can be very tricky to produce a translation that satisfies a client’s expectations. With that being said, it’s important to solidify and communicate these expectations in a written translation […]
“Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way”
Multilingual Connections works with talented linguists from across the globe who are experts at translation, transcription and/or multimedia localization. Our linguists are also industry professionals – some have spent years doing movie subtitling, others legal and law enforcement transcription, while others specialize in marketing translation, and more. We pair each project with the best linguist […]
Overcoming Cultural Barriers at Work
In a global workforce, language barriers aren’t the only challenges employees face when doing their best work and collaborating smoothly. Cultural barriers can also impede understanding and productivity. Overcoming those cultural barriers requires ongoing efforts on different fronts. In this blog, we teamed up with Fluency Corp, a language training company, to share the most […]
Congratulations to Our July Linguist of the Month: Catherine
Multilingual Connections works with hundreds of talented linguists across the globe who are experts at translation, transcription and/or multimedia localization. Our linguists are also industry experts – some have spent years doing movie subtitling, others legal and law enforcement transcription, while others may specialize in marketing or educational translation, and more. For each new project, […]
Multilingual Connections is one of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Global Language Solutions Company Multilingual Connections Named to the 2019 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies EVANSTON, Ill. August 14, 2019 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Multilingual Connections, a global language solutions company based in the Chicago area, has earned its place on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious […]
Clara: Combining Work and Travel Lifestyle
Multilingual Connections works with hundreds of talented linguists across the globe who are experts at translation, transcription or subtitling. But they’re also experts within particular specializations – some have spent years doing multimedia localization, others legal and law enforcement content, while others specialize in marketing or educational content. For each new project, we are making […]
How to Choose the Right Translation Agency for Your Business
Expanding your business into new markets? Whether expanding within the United States or abroad, you must engage your audience in relevant ways. To reach new markets, you’ll need to meet your audience where they are and create content in their native language. Hiring a professional translation agency with industry and cultural expertise is key to ensuring […]
Translation in Context: Transforming Poetry
“I think we all want to have translation work as a process of reproduction, but it’s really a process of transformation.” -Aaron Coleman Periodically, the Multilingual Connections team gets together to discuss articles relevant to the translation world. Recently, we got together to discuss this segment from NPR. We shared an idea that poetry goes […]
The Hundred Tongues of Thought: On the Varieties of Chinese
In everyday conversation, people tend to treat Chinese as a monolithic language. Researchers share statistics about the number of Chinese speakers worldwide, consumers read advertisements for learning Chinese, and journalists write articles about the increasing use of Chinese as a language of global trade. But, in reality, Chinese is far from being uniform. In fact, […]
Pretty in French: Molly Ringwald as a Literary Translator
Many recognize Molly Ringwald from those blockbuster hits directed by one of Chicagoland’s most beloved directors, John Hughes: Sixteen Candles (1984), The Breakfast Club (1985), and Pretty in Pink (1986), to name a few. But who knew she had a taste for translation? Ringwald’s infatuation with the French language began when she moved to Paris […]
