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Seattle is known for its coffee, Pike Place Market and the Space Needle, but nothing has shaped this area more than its people, including Vietnamese residents. Vietnamese immigrants have made their mark on the Emerald City, establishing new markets and communities.

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Good news is on the horizon for anyone who’s interested in the passion and intrigue of telenovelas but doesn’t speak Spanish. Thanks to the addition of English subtitles, the dramatic shows that captivate Spanish-speaking viewers will reach a broader audience.

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A sports interpreter enables communication with athletes and coaches, no matter what language they speak. Score points with your fans by giving them full linguistic access, from the locker room to the post-game conference.

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It should come as no surprise that the Korean language is spoken in both North and South Korea. But there are some differences between the written and spoken word in these areas, despite the fact that both varieties are called “Korean.”

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If you are looking for a new subtitled movie to add to your list of must-watch films, there are some excellent candidates among the Oscar nominees for 2012′s Best Foreign Language Film. Take a look at which films will be contending for the golden statuette.

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When the subject matter of a product manual is technical in nature, translation is a job for a specialist who understands how the product or process in question works and can describe it to those who don’t.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, has an impressively large population of German and Scandinavian descent, but as of late the city’s growing population of Somali immigrants has been drawing attention.

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When conducting business in an English-speaking locale, professional localization is an important part of getting the nuances of the language just right for that particular region.

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When you’re rushing to meet a tight deadline, you might think that you don’t have enough time to take advantage of professional translation. But even under strict time constraints, rush translation is available to provide clear and accurate documents in another language – or several!

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Whether you’re hosting a world leader or selling a product in another country, it’s important to mind your language. The Jelly Donut Awards are presented for noteworthy lapses in translation, interpreting and localization throughout the year, from made-up languages to fashion gaffes.

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