Breaking Down the Language Barrier 9.9% of Michigan’s population reports speaking another language at home, with 33% of that population, a total of 330,000 people, reporting a low level of proficiency with speaking English. These numbers are actually fairly good for the United States, with the national population of LEI’s equaling around 8% of the […]
Medical Interpretation in a Digital Landscape The rise of telehealth has revolutionized healthcare delivery, offering patients greater access to medical care from the comfort of their homes. However, with the expansion of telehealth services comes the challenge of ensuring effective communication, particularly for patients with limited English proficiency or those who are deaf or hard […]
The Art and Science of Translating a Website In today’s interconnected world, a website often serves as the primary touchpoint between a business and its audience. For companies looking to tap into global markets, translating their website is not merely about translating words; it’s a strategic endeavor that combines linguistic precision, cultural adaptation, and technical […]
Michigan’s State Trade Expansion Program Grant: Boosting International Trade for Small Businesses In an increasingly globalized economy, small businesses often face significant barriers when trying to expand their markets beyond national borders. For Michigan-based companies, the State Trade Expansion Program (MI-STEP) offers a vital lifeline. Designed to facilitate international trade, MI-STEP is a key component […]
Where to Start? Working with an interpreter for a large scale event comes with its own challenges. That being said, it also allows your event to reach a new audience and capitalize on them for a comparably small investment of time and funds. Before rushing to add a dedicated spot for an ASL interpreter at […]
What Do People Ask Us? Working with an interpreter for the first time will usually cause someone to bring up multiple questions. While every client has their own obstacles to navigate, we at 7C Lingo have noticed some emerging patterns when it comes to the questions asked, so we decided to answer three of the […]
Where to Start? Pairing with a legal interpreter to ensure that a limited-English individual gets fair representation and is not misunderstood during proceedings can be a daunting prospect. If left in the hands of a legal firm, it can involve developing a personal vetting process, scheduling them out weeks in advance, and shifting your rhetorical […]
Good Trends, Bad Implications Hiring a bilingual employee is a wonderful choice a company can make to expand the culture of their workplace and bring new perspectives in to help solve recurring problems. We’re not the only ones who have noticed this well of untapped potential, as reports point to a 50% increase in job […]
Where Does it Stand? Consider this a sequel to our earlier article on Generative AI Translation. While Generative AI’s problems arise due to its general application and wide dataset, proponents of machine translation point towards its more focused design as a reason for its translation quality. Many companies agree with this sentiment, as Google, Microsoft, […]
Building a Better Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives continue to shine throughout the corporate world and show off a bright future for similar policies. Despite their “boogeyman” status in certain political spheres, most employees report high levels of satisfaction with these initiatives in generating a more appealing workplace culture. However, DEI can be poorly […]
