Events in the clothing industry this week bring to the forefront an important but often unrecognized issue: product localization. Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo has found itself in a localization quagmire. This may be the first real speed bump for Uniqlo, which had been rapidly expanding into the US market. Their newest line of clothes has […]
All too often, a client finds themselves in need of a translation, only to be faced with a confusing and often-misunderstood translation industry, lots of enigmatic acronyms, and unhelpful sales people. At American Language Services, we understand that the industry may need to be explained in simple terms for a first-timer. Each of our well-trained […]
The fate of any legal matter can hinge on something innocuous: a single word or phrase, the wrong line in a contract, a misunderstood witness testimony. The incorrect translation of a sentence, context of a situation, or even a single word can spell disaster. The judge, attorneys, and jury all rely on communication to do […]
Have you ever debated the merits of dubbed voice overs versus subtitles with your friends and family? Opinions can certainly get heated. If you have, you’ll understand just how pervasive these language services are in our everyday lives. Beyond media and entertainment, they also play a vital role in the professional world as companies strive […]
Robert Burns said that ‘The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.’ At American Language Services we understand that, and our expert staff is here to help you in any way they can. We are experienced at working under pressure and on short deadlines, at answering last minute requests, and at adjusting to […]
Terrorism is one of the most serious threats facing the modern world. The global community has awoken to the fact that it faces a challenge in which everyone has something at stake. Governments and organizations throughout the globe have united to take action against the shared danger, and American Language Services has proudly taken up […]
Behind every successful event, there is a diligent event planner working tireless behind the scenes. This can be an internal meeting planner for a company or a meeting / destination planner who gets hired by a firm to assist them with this. American Language Services understands the enormous works that goes into a flawlessly executed […]
It is dangerous to sail the global seas, but in our modern globalized world the potential profits have simply grown too large to ignore. Let American Language Services be your safe harbor. Foreign markets represent an enormous, oftentimes untapped resource, but the wrong approach might lead to them slipping through your fingers. The language barrier […]
As a language service provider, we receive a wide variety of questions on a daily basis. One of the most common questions we receive here is some variation of ‘What do you do?’ Clients come to us with specific needs, asking if we can handle them. Do you provide equipment? Do you have an Armenian […]
Imagine, for a moment, that you have just shipped an order of brand new sophisticated medical equipment to a hospital in India, or China, or Dubai. They, like other countries the world over which import medical devices, have invested in your state-of-the-art equipment. Just one small problem: how does it all work? Without the instructions, […]
Subtitling might not be the first word you think of when you hear the phrase ‘language services’, but it represents an important facet of our work here at AML-Global. Subtitles are a tool that can be used to translate foreign language video, to enhance training and sales videos for corporate America, or to render spoken […]
At American Language Services we pride ourselves on our can-do attitude. We are proud to say that we can accomplish any job a client has for us. We have thousands of skilled and experienced translators, editors, and interpreters on hand to serve your language needs, and our sourcing department is one of the best in […]
