Happy Independence Day, America!

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. After that on the 4th of July delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. This historic document was drafted by Tomas Jefferson. That’s why from 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence.

It is a great holiday with festivities, fireworks, parades, and concerts. Also, it is a traditional day for family gatherings and barbecues.

As usual, we found some interesting facts about this day. We believe interpreters and translators should deep in the history and culture of countries, which languages they are using for their job.

So, did you know?

– The first effective celebration took place in 1776 in Philadelphia. There was the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, and the ringing of the Liberty Bell.
– The first celebration in the White House was held in 1801.
– In 1938, Congress formalized Independence Day as an official paid federal holiday.
– In 1960, the current 50-star flag debuted after Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959.
– That one American president Calvin Coolidge was born on the 4th of July in 1872.

And some non historical facts here:

– There were only about 2.5 million people living in the United States in 1776. This number is dramatically different from the 332 million people that live in the USA today!
– There is a popular myth that Benjamin Franklin proposed the turkey as the national symbol, but it was overruled by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, who recommended the bald eagle.
– Americans consume a lot of hot dogs on July 4th. About 150 million, to be exact. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Los Angeles residents alone consume about 30 million pounds of hot dogs on July 4th.
– There are other countries that celebrate America’s independence on the Fourth of July. Countries like Denmark, England, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden all take part in hosting commemorations for the holiday. This is in part to honor their many citizens who emigrated to the U.S., but also as a move to attract tourists.
– There are 31 towns in the U.S. that contain the word ‘liberty.’
The largest town is Liberty, Missouri, with a population of 32,865.

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A Good Translator Should Be Passionate About His or Her Job

It is widely thought that speaking a foreign language gives you the ability to be a translator, but this job is not as easy as it seems. We gathered a list of qualities that a good translator should have, as well as a story from one of our personnel who created the meaning of a new word.

So, the question is: what are the characteristics of a good translator?

  1. 1. Passion and curiosity: Professional translators are passionate about what they do and try their best to deliver high-quality projects.
  2. 2. Skilled in linguistics and rich in vocabulary: Certified translators at Homeland Language Services have undergone extensive education and have considerable experience. Our professionals are constantly trained, gathering new knowledge to provide the best services.
  3. 3. Accuracy and honesty: Providing accurate information is essential for translations. The goal of professionals is to express the source text as clearly as possible without ambiguity.
  4. 4. Appreciation for other cultures: Diplomacy is their motto. They break down misconceptions, stigmas, and other language barriers, so as to prevent misunderstanding between different cultures.
  5. 5. Time management skills: Tight deadlines are part of the daily challenges; every minute can make a difference. Our certified translators cope with high-stakes situations when major projects need to be completed in a record time, which is usually in the medical and social industries.

 

At Homeland Language Services, we are proud of our translators, who possess these great qualities. Fortunately,  Ahmed Ali — one of our Arabic-English interpreters from Egypt— has shared with us the story about his translator experience:

“During my college days, I’ve had two major military translation projects. The first one was when my professor chose three of my colleagues —who had top scores in the exams— and myself to assist him with a military translation for a training project report between Saudi and American Air forces.

It was a challenging project, as it was a new field of translation for me and it was the first time I had a deadline to finish my share. Additionally, it was a classified document, so we could only work in our professor’s office with him.

The second project I’d worked on was my graduation project, where he asked us to translate a book in the military field that had not been translated before. I managed to find a book about Military siege tactics across history up to the modern ages.

One of the main challenges I have ever faced was a new word that was not found in any dictionary. After researching in vain, I informed my professor who advised me to fashion a new meaning out of the context. After he approved it, he decided to add it to his own Dictionary, which he was about to release.

Later on, I managed to put a glossary together after I finished translating the book. As a glossary was extra work and I was the only one who included it, my professor gave me the highest score and I managed to graduate with excellence.”

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How is the process of immigration to the USA bound by language services?

In January 2022, the total immigrant population in the USA hit 46,6 million people according to the Census Bureau’s monthly Current Population Survey. It is the highest number ever in the history of America. Despite the Covid-19 travel restrictions, the foreign-born population rebounded dramatically after President Biden’s victory. Reasons for that were restarting of visa processing overseas and the surge of illegal immigration at the border. However, the 1,6 million increase over the last year is quite large and significant. 

Whenever we speak about immigrants or foreign-born people, we mean people with native languages different from English. Of course, some of them have learned English at school or University, so they can freely communicate in English and solve their problems. But the majority don’t know English. That’s why there is a huge network of language providers. Homeland Language Services, one of them, provides non-English speaking people comprehensive interpreting and translating services in different spheres of their “new life”. For example, interpreting services are very much needed for legal and social issues (from filling in the form in order to get the Green card to getting food stamps for the family), in healthcare and medical support (from taking out the insurance to visiting the doctor’s appointment). 

Going back to the background of immigration process development, we need to state that the United States of America has been the main country destination for international migrants since 1970. Since then, the number of foreign-born people residing in the country has more than quadrupled – from less than 12 million in 1070 to near 50 million in 2022. This amount is the highest percentage in 112 years – immigrants are 14,2 percent of the total population. 

More than 40 percent of all international migrants worldwide in 2020 (115 million) were born in Asia, with nearly 20 percent primarily originating from six Asian countries including India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines, and Afghanistan. Mexico was the second-largest country of origin, and the Russian Federation was the third. Several other European countries have sizable populations of emigrants, including Ukraine, Poland, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Germany. 

States with the largest increase in the immigrant population from January 2020 to January 2022 are Florida (up 531,000), Virginia (up 268,000), Texas (up 263,000), California (up 212,000), Indiana (up 205,000), Tennessee (up 198,000) and New Jersey (up 183,000). 

Nowadays, it is much easier to access the language needed by means of interpreters and translators. Homeland Language Services has a huge team of professionals who work remotely. We provide interpreting services that can be accessed from any city or state. The foreign-born individual can get the needed social service in his native language with the help of an Over-the-Phone interpreter or attend a telemedical appointment with a doctor with the help of a Video-remote interpreter. These services are affordable and easy to use because the certified interpreter can be in touch at any time and in any place, just a device, like a smartphone or computer, is needed. Our services are available in more than 100 languages.

Furthermore, our company has offices in California, Florida, New York, and Texas states. We can provide onsite interpreting services as well. There are some cases when an interpreter offline is needed for the meeting. Homeland Language Services offers simultaneous and consecutive interpretations. 

Taking into account the current world situation, which has been changing since February 24th, 2022 when Russia started the military invasion in Ukraine, we expect an increase of Ukrainian and Russian-speaking refugees all over the world and in America too. Day after day our sales department searches for new partners to be helpful with language services. At the same time, our interpreters and translators work 24/7 to fulfill the current demand in Over-the-Phone interpretation and translation services. 

 

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Homeland Language Services has been recently certified in the State of New York as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program

We are pleased to announce that Homeland Language Services has been recently certified in the State of New York as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program.

This Act promotes and encourages the participation of Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Businesses in the State’s public procurement of public works, commodities, services, and technology to promote and advance economic development in New York State.

Homeland Language Services can serve the public sector of the state with comprehensive interpreting and translating services. We are looking for a greater role in the State’s economy by increasing our participation in the State’s contracting opportunities.

“We are very excited about this new certification. Our company already has the experience working with the public sector in many states, building trust & credibility among our clients. We are ready to position Homeland Languages Services as one of the most dependable and cost-effective Interpreting & Translating services across the State,” – Ernesto Lanazca, COO & Co-founder of Homeland Language Services.

For over 6 years Homeland Language Services has been a reliable partner of language services. Our interpreters and translators work for the most important industries in the country, including medical and healthcare providers, government and legal services, and social and educational organizations.

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Happy English Language Day

English Language Day is a must-have celebration for all interpreters and translators in the world.
From the very beginning, it was a quiet language on a small cluster of islands off the coast of Western Europe. It developed and spread all over the world during its’ history. It brings together everyone for trade and communication and serves as a second language in almost every nation. English has become the official language of nearly 60 countries.

Our colleague Milena Colombo, HR Talent Acquisition Specialist at Homeland Language Services, shared with us some interesting facts about her love story with English, the goal of our company and about the unique English word 😉

Watch this video together with us and find out what Milena told us.
If you want to know more about history of English Language Day, continue reading!

History Of English Language Day

The first mentions of the English Language were in the medieval England. The modern name of language derived from the Angles. The Angles were a West Germanic tribe that found its way to England, taking their name from the Anglia peninsula. English language has been taken on grammar, tones, and words from every language it has come into contact with.

English language became so powerful that it is now the Lingua France of the entire world. 

The interesting fact, English also stands as one of the most complicated languages to learn as a second language (it stands with Japanese toe to toe). 

What interesting facts do you know about English language?

 

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Stories of volunteers in Homeland Language Services

Volunteers selflessly benefit the lives of others. The people, who volunteer, make the world a better place. Volunteer Recognition Day acknowledges the beauty of this phenomenon. Every day there is a place for help. You can help other people, animals, and nature. 

We are proud to share stories of Homeland Language Services’ employees who volunteer and try to make this world better. 

“From February 24th lots of people in my country, Ukraine, became volunteers. So did I. I helped our army and volunteering organizations with money from the start of the war, which was initiated by Russia. I don’t count how I helped my family in occupied Chernihiv, because it is my family. I had to help them with evacuation, electric generator, money, and medications. Moreover, in the city where I live, Dnipro, I help the shelter for refugees with clothes. During the war, I made lots of free translations of documents. Just because I can. 

Each Ukrainian person, who has enough power and mental strength to do something in such a situation, tries to help with useful information, money, clothes, food, and drugs. During the war, we see an unbelievable amount of volunteers and volunteering organizations. Lots of them are working under the fire, a lot of them were killed and injured… Nowadays, volunteers are the second heroes after militaries,” – Kseniya Tarasova, Homeland Language Services. 

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“I volunteered with Amnesty International in Bangkok. I set up a program for refugee children to get scholarships at international schools in Thailand. Children from Myanmar, Eritrea, Congo and other countries where they came from as refugees could study at schools completely free because of the project that we started,” – Kirill Konin, Homeland Language Services. 

“I am a volunteer translator for a Foundation in my home country Venezuela called Fundacion Madre Maria Luisa Casar. It is a school for 400 children located in a high-risk area of Caracas called Petare. They provide education, nutrition, and health services for the children and their families, as well as to the community where they are located. As a volunteer, I am in charge of translating their monthly newsletters for the Global Giving fundraising platform, as this is their main source of funding. This project is very dear to me and it is a blessing to be able to contribute,” – Gabriela Salas, Homeland Language Services. 

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“I had a kind of volunteering experience in Africa. I was there for around 10 days in 2020 (January). I saw how kids living in really poor areas are involved in education with unsuccessful methodologies, unfortunately, and the lack of organization, which is hugely afflicting locals. 

I was with my Kenyan friend, Betty, and on that particular occasion, she could explain to me a bit more about the habits of the community as well as the diseases that kids or adults are subjected to seasonally. We tried to run our own NGO that was aimed to build a school in the area of Kilifi, but then, the virus came and we had to stop running it. 

We are planning, however, to start it again soon! :)” – Sara Mazzuoli, Homeland Language Services. 

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“I’m so glad to hear there are so many of us (volunteers) and the number keeps on growing.  

I’ve been a volunteer for over a decade in a local NGO helping people after mental crises and those diagnosed with severe mental illnesses. It’s worth mentioning that the city I live in, Szczecin, is one of the biggest cities in Poland. Yet my organization is just a drop in the ocean of needs. However, thanks to volunteers and municipal support we celebrated the 17th anniversary this year and ain’t gonna stop.

I teach English in this NGO and give overall language support. Now and then I also act as a tour guide or a cleaning lady. My point is that there is always something to be done and everyone has skills to share, ever the slightest support matters. So it’s worth sharing your time, even an hour weekly to help. 

There is great power if people act together and every little help counts. Plus those who are being helped are mostly great teachers we learn from the big time,” – Małgorzata Gajda, Homeland Language Services.

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Translation Company in San Francisco for Business Purposes

“Can’t read, won’t buy” is a widespread thought among marketers and sales managers. These words tell us about the situation when the client didn’t get appropriate information about goods or services and as a result, didn’t buy them. That’s why it is very vital for businesses to talk with their potential clients in one language. 

When a company reaches the level of international growth, its workers start looking for “Certified Translation Services Near Me” in order to spread information about the company’s activity worldwide. Firstly, it is needed for website localization. Secondly, for social media, because not all resources have a translation function (and it doesn’t work properly). Thirdly, there are lots of events for different industries where goods and services can be presented in the international language, which is still English. You can easily find lots of translation companies in San Francisco, but you need to be careful with this choice. You need to find “Certified Translation Services Near Me” and check their certification, browse reviews and get a consultation before giving them a project. The language you speak with your customers is your reputation and success.

Lots of manufactures, online businesses, and service providers in San Francisco need a reliable partner for high-quality communication with potential clients from different countries. Why? Because now it is very valuable to work with export, to work upon the boundaries of San Francisco. It is a time of high competition from foreign businesses and each new business strategy should have a plan on how to expand outside one city and one country. Exporting process is always challenging, that is why you should find the best translation company in San Francisco. 

So, nowadays the main communication tool is the internet. As we mentioned before, English is still the international business language. Over the internet, there are 25% of English-speaking users. We believe that this part is even bigger as there are lots of people who are bilingual or speak several languages. You can assume that 25% is not a big amount of people. But one second… It is more than 2 billion users! And we talked about the English language at this time. Just imagine, that you have partnered with professional translators from a company, like Homeland Language Services. So, you can cover the other 75% of internet users! In general, you get access to a potential audience with 7 billion users. By using the services of translators of different languages you can increase your business volume up to space level. 

For example, Homeland Language Services can help businesses with more than 100 languages. Upon marketing issues, our professional certified translators can help with legal documents, government, and tax reposts, insurance, and social documentation, etc. We don’t know how other companies do, but you can get a free consultation before working with us. While doing so, you will talk with our specialist about your request, its fulfillment, cost, and deadlines.

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Trendy Services from Translation Companies in Houston

Nowadays communications are being spread all over the world. One part of your family can live in another country, your business partner can be from Spain, you want to get a master’s degree in Asia or travel to Australia. The boundaries are open, so we are not limited in our possibilities if we know different languages. But sometimes it is not that easy. You can speak Spanish a little bit, but you can miss the documentation in Spanish that you need to sign in. That’s why translation companies in Houston exist.

If you have never considered getting services from a Translation Company before, you are missing the great number of tools it can offer you. Probably, that’s why you are here. Homeland Language Services is one of the best translation and interpreting American companies. Our language specialists can easily help you with documents, papers, or any type of communication in another language. What are the most trendy translation services now? Check the list below:

1. Specified document translation services.

Here professional translation companies in Houston can offer you to translate any document you need: from personal birth certificate to legal contract. For example, in Homeland Language Services all translators are bilingual and well-trained, so they have enough knowledge to work with any type of documentation. We have huge experience in working with healthcare and medical institutions. You will be able to find the needed support in order to study for your medical test or to translate the personal documents required to travel abroad. Moreover, among our services, there is a big range of legal options. We work with different contracts, forms, notes, which are important for everybody: from the government to citizens.

2. Business translation services.

The range of services for business is never ending! Here we can list marketing documentation, internal and external agreements, HR documents, researches, guidelines, and more. Generally, in the company, there are translators, who have unique specialization and work in the corresponding topic. This way they provide high-quality translation in a specific industry, like, for example, real estate, construction, healthcare, banking, advertising, retail, etc.

3. Translation of academic documentation.

This is a specific niche for translators. Here we work with translations of diplomas, academic resumes, transcripts, extracts, and full academical works, articles, and protocols. Our clients go from students to big Universities and Schools. Both parties can get a fast and accurate translation of the papers they need.

Additionally, you can ask translation companies in Houston about the legal notarization of the translated documents. It is the first to have certified translators and lawyers in the team, so it should not be a problem.

As you can see, any documentation that is important for you is important for us and it can be translated into the language you need. Homeland Language Services works with more than 100 languages. Our translators can accurately translate the text from a foreign language to English and vice versa. Moreover, we can provide you with a hard copy of translated documents, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, or diploma. Nevertheless, you can send your request and we will come back to you with the determinate cost for services and deadlines.

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Why Law Firms Need Certified Translation Services in Houston

Law firms handle various types of legal matters every day. It can be law enforcement or court proceedings, corporate contracts, real estate settlements and other legal files. With the increasing number of immigrants in the United States, the possibility of getting non-English speaking clients is quite high.

Here are some essential reasons why law firms need certified translation services in Houston:

Precision in transmission

Speed is a very essential factor in legal translation. Business deals can be acquired or lost in a matter of seconds. It is very important for a company to have someone on their side who would be able to quickly translate a document accurately and legally. It is necessary so that cases, deals, and contracts are not delayed.

Business law is dynamic

Among the majority of people who are engaged in business, a legal translator should be able to keep up with the changes in business law that happen all the time. The translator must be able to grasp the changes in the countries concerned. Legal translators must not stop learning and should always be aware of the changes happening in their areas of expertise.

Proficiency of the legal language

Legal terminology is not something that everyone can learn. Words and phrases that do not mean anything for the common citizen carry lots of weight in legal terms. It is important for companies to use certified translation services in Houston in order to have access to a legal translator with a deep understanding of the legal terminology and how they are applied to various legal documents.

Legal and linguistic diversity

The business world may be global but there are huge legal differences among countries. Some things may be acceptable in one country while taboo in others. A certified legal translator has the right knowledge to understand the linguistic and legal differences of at least two countries, has a deeper understanding of the nuances of the language and how the countries’ laws are applied to ensure that the documents they translate remain useful and relevant.

Fidelity in the translation

Accuracy is an obligative characteristic of all types of translations but legal translation demands it even more. In the legal sector, accuracy is vital because even one word can make big difference to the document’s gravity, tone or meaning. An expert legal translator can help secure the legal success of your business. While quick turnaround is often required, accuracy should always be maintained.

The most significant component of legal translation is the ability to understand the nature of what is important to the client. The legal translator must deeply consider the need for quality and speed in the translation to provide the client with the most effective and significant solution.

A deep understanding of sector-defined language and the law is vital for a legal translator. It helps them to tailor their translation work to any client without affecting the quality of the translation.

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Elite Content Marketing Pieces that Require Translation Services in Oxnard

Publishing your content into new languages enables you to scale up into entirely new markets. You can achieve his domestically by reaching the underserved non-English speaking audiences or internationally where other languages are spoken widely. Content marketing is a strategy that focuses on creating and distributing valuable and relevant content to attract and retain the target audience. The principal goal is to convert newcomers into loyal customers. The following points are elite content marketing pieces that lend themselves well to translation services in Oxnard:

Marketing and Sales Collateral

Marketing and sales collateral, such as brochures, business cards, sales sheets, infographics, eBooks, case studies, and advertisements are written and crafted with a great level of care by copywriting and design experts. The same degree of cultural sensitivity and expertise is required for successful translation into new languages. You will want to partner with a language service company with industry experience and localization expertise to help your content resonate with your target audience in different languages.

Website

A corporate website is the main content asset for each business or company. Since the best traffic source for websites is search engines, they lend extremely well to translation. Translation of the website content into different target languages vastly expands your search items for new countries, multiplying your reach. The target audience is a fundamental aspect you need to discuss with the language service company so that your content will be highly tailored for each audience. For instance, target international audiences require a different approach from targeting a domestic language audience. Thus, you need localization and translation services simultaneously.

Press Releases

Translating a press release into a new language accords you an opportunity to reach an audience in the new country for your business. One of the merits of working with translation services in Oxnard is that they have certified translators available who are also industry experts in a wide range of fields.

Videos

Video content includes tutorials, interviews, reviews, testimonials, recorded events, advertisements, and documentaries. You can translate your video content with the help of subtitles and voiceover. Moreover, you can make several soundtracks in different languages, so your videos become understandable all over the world.

Social Media Content

There are billions of active social media users across the globe, so there are hundreds of millions of reasons to make translation of your social media content into new languages. Most major social media platforms provide an analytics dashboard rich with data about your followers. For instance, you can find what languages the biggest amount of them speak and the countries they are located in.

Teaming up with Homeland Language Service will be one of the most productive partnerships you can leverage for content. You will get access to a variety of languages you can’t reach with internal resources. More critically, your vendor will have translators on staff with requisite experience in your industry. Also, we have several formal processes in place so that your final translations will have the highest level of quality. At Homeland Language Services, we believe that content is the king of marketing. Whether it is marketing and sales collateral, a press release, video, social media content, or a website, we can help you reach new customers through proficient translation.

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