Faces of Gengo: Facundo
A Gengo translator in multiple language pairs, Facundo joined our roster of esteemed Wordsmiths last year. Since he started working on our platform five years ago, he has been enjoying the flexibility and the content variety Gengo offers. Discover his must-have translation tools and his favorite ...
How translation services help avoid miscommunication
Whether you’re operating a travel website, ecommerce business or anything in between achieving operation excellence both externally with customers and internally with your own employees depends upon communication. And good communication depends upon speaking the “same language” — both figurativel...
How to maintain and improve language proficiency for your career
Learning a foreign language entails a great deal of motivation and hard work. But the next big challenge stems from maintaining language proficiency and keeping skills fresh, particularly when language is your source of income. Even when you’ve reached a level of fluency, most language learners m...
The “Internet of Things” and the need for translation services
The Internet of Things is a product design megatrend that is impacting how both new and old companies innovate and turn designs into the next breakthrough. And as more IoT companies expand globally, the need for translation services that communicate critical data will also increase. Yet for many ...
Top 8 global consumer trends you should know in 2018
Despite the abundance of information, the consumer remains harder than ever to understand. In 2018, we see traditional life-stage progressions no longer conforming to rigid patterns, and may not even feature in consumer lives. Brands have new opportunities to optimize products, prices, engagement...
How to write the ideal translator’s CV
Gengo is a stepping stone for many new freelance translators who are trying to gain more experience and opportunities to hone their craft. Once you’ve acquired valuable translation know-how, you’ll be ready to embrace more challenges and apply to other translation agencies. Crafting a strong, org...