Tag: United States
Make English Great Again? Trump’s Foreign Film Tariff Raises Concerns in the Language Industry
Trump’s 100% film tariff risks isolating English, hindering multilingual storytelling and constraining America’s cultural exchange.
AskQE: When Your Translation App Starts Asking the Questions
AskQE is an AI-powered tool that questions machine translations to detect errors without needing knowledge of the target language—redefining quality estimation.
Bracing for Impact
On March 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring English the official language of the United States. The author reflects the degree to which the executive order will reshape language access in the United States and how these changes might affect language service providers.
Trump to Sign Executive Order Declaring English the Official Language of the United States
In a historic first, President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States,...
Day Interpreting Announces Bold Expansion into UK and US Markets
This strategic move will position Day Interpreting to cater to rapidly growing needs in healthcare, legal, education, and entertainment, providing accessible and culturally nuanced communication solutions.
The Decline of Language Learning in US Higher Education
US college and university enrollments in courses for languages other than English fell 16.6% from 2016 to 2021. Moore and Fischer explore some reasons for the decline in language learning, offer a few solutions, and extend a call to action to the localization industry to start turning the tide.
Global Terminology Leader Kaleidoscope Opens US Branch
As the number one terminology provider in the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) region, the company's expansion into North America was inevitable. Its recent acquisition of the Greatcontent platform further solidifies its position as a full-cycle content powerhouse.
Why Linguists Should Know About Language Access Policies
Deema Jaradat provides an overview of language access laws in the United States and argues that knowledge of these policies can help linguists improve not only their own employment opportunities, but also outcomes for their clients and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals across the country.
Fidel Softech Strengthens Nearshore Delivery With New US Office
This marks a strategic move in expanding Fidel's global delivery capabilities, especially in the United States, where demand for nearshore solutions is rapidly growing. This will provide companies seeking top-tier localization and IT expertise a direct connection to Fidel's experienced team.