Spanish festivals and international tourism: when language shapes the experience
Spain will welcome 43 million international tourists this summer. For hotels, restaurants and tourism businesses, high-quality multilingual content is what separates a memorable experience from a frustrating one.
The AI Act is now fully applicable: what your company needs to have in place since 2 August
Since 2 August 2026, Spain’s AI Supervisory Agency (AESIA) has been able to carry out inspections. Not issuing threats, not sending warnings: inspecting. And if it finds that your company uses AI without an inventory of systems, without training records or without any kind of documented human oversight, it can open proceedings. This isn’t science […]
Sign Language Interpreting on a Caribbean Cruise: The Virgin Voyages Case Study
From Request to Reality: Building an Interpreting Team for a Caribbean Sailing Virgin Voyages engaged Overseas Translations to recruit and manage a bilingual sign language interpreting team for an eight-day Caribbean itinerary aboard the Valiant Lady. Working within a two-week lead time, we placed four interpreters covering both Spanish Sign Language (SSL) and French Sign […]
Virgin Voyages
At Overseas Translations we helped Virgin Voyages cover an inclusive Caribbean cruise with our sign language interpreting service (EN<>LSE/LSF)
AI dubbing: how it works, what to expect and where the human factor comes in
AI dubbing lets you dub corporate videos into several languages in a matter of hours. Tools such as HeyGen, ElevenLabs and Rask AI automate the process, but some adjustments don’t happen on their own, and there is one step no AI can replace: human review before the final voices are generated.
The Nostalgia of the Dial Tone: How Technology is Killing (and Creating) Regional Slang
From the Motorway to the Plaza Growing up in the UK, I learned early on just how much physical geography shapes the way we talk. You really don’t have to travel far down the motorway to notice it. Depending on which county you happen to be driving through, a simple bread roll suddenly becomes a […]
ISO 17100 and ISO 18587: what they mean and why they matter when you buy translation with AI
CCC certification requires annual in-plant audits with Chinese auditors. Find out why the technical interpreter is the piece that most companies overlook.
Specialised translation for the fertiliser and agritech sector
Technical documentation in the fertiliser sector – safety data sheets, labelling, product registrations – demands precise terminology and regulatory knowledge. At Overseas Translations we’ve been working with agritech companies for over 13 years.
When NOT to use AI for translation: 4 real-world scenarios
AI translates well, but not always. Here are 4 scenarios where leaving it to work alone can cost you dearly, with real cases from the industry.
DeepL, ChatGPT or a human translator: how to choose based on the document
DeepL, ChatGPT or a human translator: how to choose based on the document DeepL, ChatGPT or a human translator? The short answer is that it depends on the document. For internal, urgent or throwaway texts, machine translation will do the job. For anything that represents your company — your website, a contract, a technical manual […]
AI translation: when it’s enough and when it needs reviewing
Machine translation post-editing, or MTPE, is when an AI engine translates a text and a human translator then reviews, corrects and adapts it. It isn’t traditional human translation, nor is it letting ChatGPT do the job and sending the output straight to the client. It’s designed for high-volume content, tight deadlines and technical texts where […]
Sign language: what it is, why it is key to inclusion and how to bring it into your company
Communication is the foundation of every human and professional relationship. Yet not everyone has equal access to it. This is where sign language comes in: not as an alternative, but as a complete linguistic system that enables millions of people to communicate, work and take a full part in society. Despite its importance, there is […]
How Accent Bias Shapes Global English in the Workplace
English has become the dominant language in global business, international diplomacy, scientific research and popular culture. It is often seen as a neutral medium—a bridge across linguistic and cultural divides. But English, in practice, is not neutral. The way it is spoken—its accent, rhythm, grammar and vocabulary—carries significant weight in professional and social contexts. Some […]
How Linguistic Relativity Impacts Global Communication
Ever noticed how a perfectly straightforward message can suddenly feel like a puzzle when translated? Or how a joke that lands brilliantly in one language barely raises a smile in another? That’s because language doesn’t just convey our thoughts — it actually shapes them. From how we perceive time and space to how we interpret […]
Technical translation for construction: Communicate flawlessly at trade fairs and international markets
“Great engineering needs great communication —in every language.” From 20 to 22 May 2025, Construmat will once again fill Fira Barcelona with cutting-edge solutions in sustainable construction, technological innovation and energy efficiency. It is an event that brings together manufacturers, engineering firms, architects, distributors and purchasing decision-makers from all over the world. And in that […]
