Carlie Sitzman MA, CTMay 263 minWhy does German sound angry?When I tell an English speaker in the United States I am a German translator, there is a good chance I will get the question “Why does...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTApr 266 minTranslation Services for Documents: Freelancer or Translation Company?If you are looking for translation services for documents that need deciphering, you may have noticed there are two options available....
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTApr 145 minWhat is a certified translator and how do I find one?Whether you are moving internationally, doing business in another country, or entangled in an international legal battle — you may need...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTMar 295 minHow much do translations cost?One of the most common questions I get from prospective clients is “How much do your services cost?” It is a fair question. Everyone has...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTMar 154 min5 Myths About Foreign LanguagesWith their native tongue functioning as a major lingua franca worldwide, many native English speakers have long enjoyed the luxury of not...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTMar 13 min5 Steps to Translate Technical Terms from German into EnglishThere is a common misconception that translating language is simply a binary process that involves looking up words in a dictionary and...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTFeb 154 minWords with Hidden Meanings in Manufacturing Terminology Part 2Impression-Die Forging, Closed-Die Forging, Drawing, Metal Casting Defects There are a number of seemingly normal, everyday words that...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTFeb 14 minWords with Hidden Meanings in Manufacturing Terminology Part 1Turning, Extrusion, Rolling There are a number of seemingly normal, everyday words that take on completely different meanings when used...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTJan 184 minTranslation Errors That Aren’t ErrorsIt is common for multilingual laymen to look at a translator’s work and exclaim enthusiastically, “Wait a minute. They translated that...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTJan 43 minFunny Translation ErrorsIf you’ve ever been to a country where a foreign language is used, you have probably seen some dubious translations. On my travels, I...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTNov 18, 20214 minThe Solution to the Translator Shortage: Learning from the Squid Game Subtitle ErrorsSince news of the Squid Games subtitle errors hit, word of a translator shortage has been reverberating throughout the Internet. Language...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTOct 7, 20217 minUnderstanding Different Cultures: How Cultural Differences ManifestThere are plenty of articles out there featuring long lists of differences between specific countries. In China they do X, in the United...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTSep 21, 20215 min5 Common Myths About Translation and TranscreationCurious what others were saying about transcreation, I typed the word into Google one day. It was with dismay that I discovered...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTSep 8, 20214 minInterpreter vs. Translator: What’s the Difference?Have you ever seen a host on a TV show walking around a foreign country with a bilingual person facilitating communication between the...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTAug 17, 20214 minCulture in Marketing: International SEO Keyword ResearchWhy can’t international SEO keywords be translated directly into another language? Cultural differences and linguistic differences.
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTAug 6, 20214 minCulture in Marketing: How Culture Impacts Social Media Use in GermanyThis week, I analyze cultural differences in social media use. I will compare Germany and the United States as an example.
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTJul 20, 20213 minCulture in Marketing: How Culture Impacts Consumer ReviewsOnce you have found trending marketing content that works in your home country, identifying trending topics worldwide is an excellent way...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTJul 7, 20215 minHow to Find Trending Content That Works for Your BrandIt takes more than an in-depth knowledge of your brand and professional industry to find ideas for trending content that works. Using...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTJun 22, 20213 min5 Ways to Practice Cultural AwarenessLooking for ways to practice cultural awareness in daily life? Click hear to learn 5 ways to practice cultural awareness for better intercul
Carlie Sitzman MA, CTJun 8, 20214 minAnswer These 3 Questions to Improve Cultural AwarenessIt is no secret that cultural awareness can play a major role in the success of communication between professionals from different...