Hall of fame: Renato
Joining our esteemed list of Wordsmiths is Renato, a translator in our English to Portuguese-Brazilian pair. His enthusiasm for learning English since he was young has motivated him to become a professional translator. Since he joined our translator community in 2014, his dedication to doing high...
Three benefits of being a digital nomad
Catering to digital nomads, UpWork, the world’s largest online workplace, defines this location-independent group as professionals who are empowered by technology to break free from the constraints of the physical workplace. Millennials, also known as Generation Y, make up the majority of profess...
Hall of fame: Mateusz
We welcome Mateusz, an English to Polish translator, to our growing hall of fame. His love for languages grew mainly because of his other interests, while his desire for learning proved to be essential to his career in translation. He advises new translators that, by having the right attitude tow...
Bablic + Gengo = Hassle-free website translation
Some 73% of internet users aren’t browsing sites in English, making it pivotal for brands to adjust their online offering to fit global audiences. Research indicates that website localization boosts web traffic, business credibility, search engine visibility and, ultimately, bottom-line rev...
The Outlier Dictionary of Chinese Characters: A useful tool for learners and translators
In early January, John Renfroe, one of the brains behind the Outlier Dictionary of Chinese Characters, visited the Gengo office as a guest speaker for our bi-weekly lunch and learn series where speakers share their thoughts on the latest in technology, translation, language learning, the startup ...
Three reasons you should love your native language
In 1999, UNESCO proclaimed February 21 as International Mother Language Day to promote cultural diversity and multilingualism across the globe. With more and more global citizens becoming bilingual or multilingual, early childhood research shows that many immigrants are slowly losing their native...


