Localisation Archives

27.03.2019

I just read a great movie!

We’ve all seen people glued to their phones. But have you ever seen what they’re looking at? Very often, it’s something with subtitles. Subtitles are a great way to reach a broader audience for movies, …

20.11.2018

by Grigorios Petsos

Buzzwords and BiZZness Bloopers

An article from David – localiser, philosopher and Berliner. Of buzzwords and biZZness It’s been a long time since ‘buzzword’ was a buzzword, nowadays we just let it buzz on past our lips like any other word. …

03.07.2017

by Grigorios Petsos

Proofreading 101

An article written by Arabella, Berlin-based translator, language teacher and jazz saxophonist. What is proofreading? Proofreading and cross-checking are two terms used in the translation industry that are sometimes used interchangeably. In simple terms, proofreading …

16.01.2017

by Grigorios Petsos

The Translator is dead, long live the localiser.

I’ll admit it. I’m a pedant. Whether I was before I moved to Germany or not is another matter. One thing is for sure, however, outside of the technical sciences, translation is one of few …

16.06.2016

by Grigorios Petsos

The Importance and Meaning of Localisation in a Globalised World

Sushi – a food that has reached its tentacles around the world and is now served in over 20,000 restaurants outside Japan, can be considered a truly successful global product. In fact, Sushi is so …

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