22.01.2009
New service at our agency: sign language translation.
This kind of interpretation is carried out by experienced signers with corresponding special education of sign language translators, sign language teachers, speech pathologists and experts in working with the deaf. All our sign language interpreters have great experience in working with the deaf.
Curious facts about sign language
Did you know?
Francisco Goya, a Spanish artist. He lost hearing when he was 46. His most famous paintings - "The Naked Maja" and "The Clothed Maja" – were created when he was already deaf.
Luis Bunuel, a Spanish film director. He lost hearing time and again throughout his life. He often didn’t answer the questions that the actors at the film set asked and just turned off his hearing aid.
Thomas Edison, an American inventor. He invented phonograph and he also was the pioneer of electric lighting in the
And one more fact: sign language translators have their professional holiday: October 31st – the Day of Sign Language Translators.
Did you know that in Japan sign language news are read by naked presenters?
Some time ago the Japanese government announced that it would provide sponsorship to the best TV news project for the deaf. The grant was won by the “Tokyo TV" channel. They suggested that the newscasters should read the news while undressing. A news bulletin should be accompanied by sign language translation. According to the opinion of the directors of the channel, the naked presenters would inspire the interest of the audience to what they heard. The similar show named “Naked News” has been successfully shown in Canada, the USA, Europe and Australia.
Note by Communic: Our sign language translators work solely and exclusively in their clothes.
15.12.2008
The Kazakh language was added to the list of languages we work with. The translation project of an agricultural theme for the Dow AgroSciences Export S.A.S International Company was successfully completed. At our agency translation into Kazakh is done by experienced translators, the Kazakh native speakers, in the corresponding language environment.
3.11.2008
Layout was also added to the list of services that our agency offers. Now when we get a .pdf file, we can translate it and provide the translation in the .doc or .pdf format fully saving its formatting and graphics. The layout is especially needed for the translation of various manuals, catalogues and electronic booklets.
