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English is the unofficial international language of business. This is all well
and good, but the simple fact is that not everyone speaks English and so there
is a great deal of business not being done because of linguistic barriers.
This is where translation
services can be useful.
Internet agencies exist that offer translation from English to any major language
and from any major language to English. The advantage of using an internet-based
company is that documents can be emailed around the world in a fraction of a
second and the translator can be located anywhere
in the world. A selection of the most-requested translations are:
Spanish. The demand for Spanish
translations in the United Kingdom is high as Spain and South American countries
are major trading partners. South America is one of the largest exporting regions
for goods such as fruit, vegetables, coffee, minerals and oil. Britain is a
major importer of all of these items and more.
German. Germany has the largest economy in Europe and is one of Britain's largest
trading partners. With the growth of the European Union, demand for German
translations is growing by the year. Particularly popular are legal and
technical translations, which require a high level of both German and English.
Chinese. China's economy is now one of the most powerful on the planet and
is set to overtake the US in the coming years. Unlike the European languages,
Chinese is not commonly taught in Anglophone countries and, as such, demand
for professional Chinese
translations is huge.
Arabic. The language of the Middle East is another which is not commonly taught
in much of Europe but is central to international trade. Translation agencies
are reporting that quotes
for Arabic translation are now among the most popular requests from clients.
Japanese. Anyone who has had the pleasure of reading an instruction manual
written in "Japenglish"
will be aware that translating from Japanese to English is not a straightforward
matter. The Japanese language has status structures that are absent from the
European languages and which cannot be directly translated. The translation
service for Japanese is one of the most complicated on offer and requires
an excellent level of both languages.
French. Many people in Britain have a basic grasp of French, having been taught
the subject in school. Still, demand for French
translations is buoyed by the large Francophone parts
of Africa with which Britain has trade agreements in place.
The best place to find a translation service is now the internet, where quotes
are generally given within 48 hours and you can shop around to find the best
price. A good translation agency should use qualified translators with a track
record of getting work done accurately and on time.
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