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How to provide high-quality translation services?

September 29, 2022 / By Kseniya

Homeland Language Services’ translators have enormous experience working with different types of texts. With their help, we gathered some tips and advice for novice or freelance translators to become successful in their job. Any professional translator can’t be excused from learning to use new tools and studying new techniques to…


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The British Queen Elizabeth II, who weathered war and upheaval, died at 96

September 14, 2022 / By Kseniya

Queen Elizabeth II was the UK’s longest-serving monarch. She died at Balmoral aged 96 on September 8, 2022, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at Balmoral, her Scottish residence. Her son King Charles III said the death of his beloved mother was a “moment of…


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Basic lifehacks for interpreters

September 1, 2022 / By Kseniya

Being an Over-the-Phone or Onsite Interpreter is very challenging. An interpreter can help people communicate. Especially, interpreters must help patients to get proper medical treatments or legal advice. However, interpreters need lots of things to learn. They improve their skills and knowledge all the time. We expect a lot from…


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The Department of State Hospitals – Napa started a partnership with Homeland Language Services

August 30, 2022 / By Kseniya

This year Department of State Hospitals – Napa started a partnership with Homeland Language Services. We became a reliable partner providing Over-the-Phone interpretation services for the patients and staff at the Department of State Hospitals. Interpreters at Homeland Language Services are ready to assist immediately on an as-needed basis 24/7.…


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Note-taking tips for medical interpreters from interpreters in Homeland Language Services

August 11, 2022 / By Kseniya

The job of a medical interpreter requires a good memory, but it is still difficult to remember all the important details, especially when the speech for interpretation is long. The good news is that there are useful tips for effective note-taking, which can help a medical interpreter to catch all…


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Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, gave lots of work for translators

July 22, 2022 / By Kseniya

On July 20 Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, gave lots of work for translators. Boris Johnson signed off his final appearance as prime minister in the UK’s House of Commons by offering advice to his successor and declaring his mission is “largely accomplished.” His legendary speech spread…


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Happy Independence Day, America!

July 4, 2022 / By Kseniya

The 4th of July is a federal holiday in the United States of America since 1941, but Independence Day celebrations go back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. The story was the following: on the very beginning of July 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence.…


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Interpreters VS Translators: Why are they different?

June 30, 2022 / By Kseniya

Both interpreters and translators help our world to live and develop. They are bridging the gap between different languages, countries, and cultures. Thanks to the work of language specialists the world economy, the medical industry, and the legal sphere work like a clock.  We are constantly talking about two job…


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