July 2023

Unveiling July: Language, Achievements, and the Power of Communication

As the sun reaches its zenith and warm breezes rustle through the leaves, we again embrace the vibrant and spirited month of July. For many, this time of year signifies an opportunity to bask in the sunshine, enjoy outdoor festivities, and relish the joys of summer. As the world blooms with a tapestry of colors and experiences, we at American Language Services invite you to delve deeper into the essence of July—a month that embodies the spirit of seasonal change and encapsulates the dynamic interplay of cultures and languages.

Empowering Negotiations through Language Services

Our interpreters, skilled in the art of communication, have stood beside some of the highest executives within the White House, bridging linguistic gaps with precision and diplomacy. Behind the scenes, they’ve facilitated discussions, negotiations, and collaborations that shape global dynamics. Furthermore, we accomplished a remarkable feat in July by providing a credited union spread across nationwide locations, with 385 hours of American Sign Language interpreting. In addition to our July achievements, we’ve navigated diverse linguistic landscapes, supporting major law firms with interpreting assignments in languages ranging from German and Korean to Japanese, Hindi, Croatian, Mandarin, Spanish, and American Sign Language. Moreover, our expertise shone through in high-volume translation projects encompassing languages such as Spanish, Ukrainian, French, and Simplified Chinese.

Language Excellence in the Medical Field

Within our specialization in the medical and medical device sectors, our prowess has extended across a multitude of linguistic horizons. Through a spectrum of interpreting, translation, and transaction projects, we’ve catered to crucial needs in languages including ASL, Spanish, various Chinese dialects, Korean, Japanese, Hindi, Pashto, Arabic, Somali, Vietnamese, French, Portuguese, Albanian, Serbian, Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian. This expansive linguistic footprint underscores our commitment to bridging language gaps and ensuring the highest level of care and precision within the medical realm.

At American Language Services, we take immense pride in our contributions to the healthcare industry, as we’ve provided unwavering support to multiple hospital chains nationwide. We’ve extended our impact to encompass major medical conferences, providing vital interpreting services supported by state-of-the-art equipment. By ensuring seamless communication at these events, we’ve reinforced our dedication to elevating the medical field through meticulous language interpretation.

Educational Excellence: 40 Years of Trust and Impact in Language Services

With a legacy spanning four decades in the educational sector, we take great pride in our enduring commitment. Our extensive experience has propelled us to take on significant projects for universities across the United States, cementing our role as trusted partners. Our long-term clients rely on us for a spectrum of services, including translation, interpreting, transcription, voice-over, and subtitling projects. Moreover, our ability to handle high-volume endeavors across multiple languages attests to our proficiency. This past July, we continued our tradition of excellence by providing language support for an array of languages, such as Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Tagalog, Dari, Vietnamese, Farsi, Italian, Arabic, Turkish, and Portuguese. Our dedication to enhancing educational experiences through precise language services remains unwavering.

Subtitling Unveiled: 10 Facts about Subtitling

Origin and Accessibility: Subtitling dates back to the silent film era, where it was initially used to provide dialogue for non-English films. Today, it remains a crucial tool for making content accessible to diverse language audiences.

Multilingual Reach: Subtitling is a versatile method to bridge language gaps. It allows content to be understood by viewers who may need to learn the original language, making it a popular choice for global distribution.

Reading Speed Considerations: Subtitles must be timed to match the pace of speech, ensuring that viewers can comfortably read and comprehend the text without missing out on the visuals and dialogue.

Character Limits: Due to limited screen space and reading speed, subtitlers often work within strict character limits per line, ensuring that subtitles remain readable while conveying the essence of the dialogue.

Adaptation Challenges: Translating idioms, cultural references, and wordplay presents a unique challenge in subtitling, requiring creativity to convey the intended meaning effectively in a different language.

Subtitling vs. Dubbing: Subtitling preserves the original audio and voice performances, allowing viewers to experience the authentic emotions of the actors. In contrast, dubbing involves replacing the original dialogue with a translated voice track

Genres and Applications: Subtitling is not limited to films and TV shows. It’s used in various domains, including educational videos, corporate presentations, online courses, and even live events like conferences and seminars.

Inclusive Practices: Subtitles serve not only those who speak different languages but also the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, ensuring a more inclusive viewing experience.

Technological Advancements: Automated subtitling tools, often powered by speech recognition technology, have made the subtitling process more efficient. However, human expertise remains essential for quality and accuracy.

Cultural Sensitivity: Subtitlers must be attuned to cultural nuances and sensitivities, as translations that don’t consider cultural context can lead to misunderstandings or misinterpretations.

AML-Global stands the test of time in providing translation, interpretation, transcription and media services to private industry, government at all levels, educational and non-profit organizations. Our thousands of linguists around the world and teams of dedicated professionals are ready to serve.

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