A guide to business culture in Asia
As Asia remains at the forefront of global economic growth, it is strategic for multinational corporations to expand operations in this region and capitalize on its strengths and long-term potential. To thrive in these diverse, emerging markets, a deeper understanding of cultural differences and ...
The three-step translation process
Starting out in the translation industry can be an intimidating experience. “Where do I start?”, “Who can I turn to for help?”, “Are there courses I can take?”, “How do I tell if something is a good translation and how do I polish my skills?” These ...
Hall of fame: Catrina
We would like to welcome Catrina to our distinctive roster of hall of famers. A translator in two language pairs, Dutch to English and vice versa, her childhood hobbies kick started her journey to English fluency and her overseas work experience greatly influenced her translation career. She beli...
A month of new records and milestones
OCTOBER 2016 – For the first time in Gengo’s history, our community of over 20,000 translators translated more than 20 million units in one month. This is a major milestone for Gengo and we couldn’t have done it without the hard work of our translators. In total, 21,493,246 words and charac...
Top eight sites and apps for language learning
Tech-savvy language learning is becoming the norm, thanks to a wide array of exceptionally designed mobile apps and websites that can aid the learning process of global citizens with hectic schedules. Though mastering a language requires utmost discipline, commitment, and consistency, these compa...
Seven habits of highly effective translators
Aristotle once said,“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit” and successful people have proven that maintaining good habits is one of the essential steps to achieving one’s goals, whether big or small. As the translation and language service industry conti...


