It’s hard to believe that the Holidays are upon us and New Year’s is right around the corner. It’s amazing how fast things went in 2014 and that the year is almost over. American Language Services wants to wish each of you a Happy Holiday and happy and safe New Year’s coming up. Whatever Holiday […]
As we all know, in the month of November is the wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving.’ Not only is this one of the great American foodie holidays of the year, it is also great to be able to reflect about how fortunate we are in our lives and what is truly important and meaningful. ”AML-Global is […]
Let’s face it: every single one of our competitors will claim that they’re the best. That’s Marketing 101. That being the case, how are you, the consumer, supposed to make an informed decision when choosing a language services provider? A good place to start is to look at who else is choosing them. Where do […]
Sometimes things need to be finished as soon as possible. For whatever reason, the translation job needs to be done ‘yesterday’. The industry term for this is a rush or expedited translation. There are many reasons for short deadlines: a boss gives a last minute order, our client’s client changes their mind last minute, or […]
Events in the clothing industry this week bring to the forefront an important but often unrecognized issue: product localization. Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo has found itself in a localization quagmire. This may be the first real speed bump for Uniqlo, which had been rapidly expanding into the US market. Their newest line of clothes has […]
All too often, a client finds themselves in need of a translation, only to be faced with a confusing and often-misunderstood translation industry, lots of enigmatic acronyms, and unhelpful sales people. At American Language Services, we understand that the industry may need to be explained in simple terms for a first-timer. Each of our well-trained […]
The fate of any legal matter can hinge on something innocuous: a single word or phrase, the wrong line in a contract, a misunderstood witness testimony. The incorrect translation of a sentence, context of a situation, or even a single word can spell disaster. The judge, attorneys, and jury all rely on communication to do […]
Have you ever debated the merits of dubbed voice overs versus subtitles with your friends and family? Opinions can certainly get heated. If you have, you’ll understand just how pervasive these language services are in our everyday lives. Beyond media and entertainment, they also play a vital role in the professional world as companies strive […]
Robert Burns said that ‘The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.’ At American Language Services we understand that, and our expert staff is here to help you in any way they can. We are experienced at working under pressure and on short deadlines, at answering last minute requests, and at adjusting to […]
Terrorism is one of the most serious threats facing the modern world. The global community has awoken to the fact that it faces a challenge in which everyone has something at stake. Governments and organizations throughout the globe have united to take action against the shared danger, and American Language Services has proudly taken up […]
Behind every successful event, there is a diligent event planner working tireless behind the scenes. This can be an internal meeting planner for a company or a meeting / destination planner who gets hired by a firm to assist them with this. American Language Services understands the enormous works that goes into a flawlessly executed […]
It is dangerous to sail the global seas, but in our modern globalized world the potential profits have simply grown too large to ignore. Let American Language Services be your safe harbor. Foreign markets represent an enormous, oftentimes untapped resource, but the wrong approach might lead to them slipping through your fingers. The language barrier […]
