Author: roy@keivs.com

With the advent of new bots and new methods, many companies still rely on translation software to convey their messages to global audiences. Machine Translation (MT), as it’s officially called, can work well in some languages such as French and Spanish when the subject is very technical. BUT it’s still not perfect.Please see these examples… Continue reading Software Translations are still wrong. Here’s how.

One month down and eleven more ahead! February has arrived, filled with dreams of ever-increasing business opportunities, operational efficiencies and services rapidly delivered to clients and citizens. It’s the month where hearts beat with desire as we anticipate the annual ritual recognized by young and old alike… National Cabbage Day! And if that’s not enough… Continue reading Angles, Potatoes, Chanting and Stupid Areas – it’s Friday Funnies

After 30+ years in the language business, the most common question people ask is “How much do translations cost?” Without receiving specifics, that is like asking, “How much does a car cost?” Answer: As with a car, it all depends. Do you want a clunker that simply runs or a car that runs well and… Continue reading Translation pricing: You get what you pay for

Welcome to 2023! The holidays have come and gone leaving many of us with the arduous task of shedding those festive pounds we’ve added over the past six weeks. Happy New Year, indeed! On the positive side, there are numerous days this month that give us reasons to continue a celebratory attitude. For instance: National… Continue reading Frightening dogs. Insane sheep. A unique tourist destination. Defensive driving. January Friday Funnies is here.

As a year-end gift to our clients and supporters, we wanted to offer an amusing example of the total craziness of the English language. Ours is a jumble of adoptions from many peoples, cultures and other languages formed over more than 1000 years; words with double meanings or pronunciations; all mixed with logic, illogic, standards… Continue reading A year-end gift: The craziness of English

As year-end approaches, we wanted to remind you that last-minute translation “gifts” of documents, videos, websites and more should be quoted and contracted this week so you can expense them in 2022. That would be a nice gift to many Accounting gnomes while our translation elves can start working in any of our 120 languages.… Continue reading Season’s Grettings

Oh, the weather outside is frightful but the fire is so delightful! December is here and 2022 is rapidly coming to a close. ‘Tis the season to get together with family and friends and share food, festivities and fraternity. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Ōmisoka, December is a time of sharing and charity… Continue reading A Krampus, Ho, Ho, Ho’s and No, No, No’s – the December Friday Funnies is here

As the US holiday of Thanksgiving approaches, we would like to extend our appreciation to our clients and prospects by presenting some amusing examples to brighten your day. As you will see, some sentences are clear and can translate well. In others, the word order or word choice changes the meaning into something humorous.Actual reasons… Continue reading Thanksgiving is near and so is that Bottomless Pit

Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go! November, the month of turkey and stuffing, pumpkin pies and cranberry sauce, and tipsy old uncles who always say the wrong thing during Thanksgiving dinner! November marks the start of the holiday season. The beginning of two months of family, friends and food. So,… Continue reading Jazz, Squid, Earthquakes, Trudeau and Thor – The Friday Funnies are here