AZ World Translations Blog
What is voice-over?
Voice-over is a production technique in which a voice that is not part of the narrative is used in films, television shows, theater productions, commercials, videos, or digital media, such as YouTube videos. The voice can be pre-recorded and placed over the visuals to...
Language Bridging in Action – Ordering Dinner in Rural Chile
Years ago, while working as an internal auditor for one of the largest gold mining companies in the world, I was in Antofagasta, Chile auditing the construction project for a large copper mine with our joint venture partner’s CFO, Chuck. One evening, we decided that...
Why having and LSP is Essential for Your Business
Why Hiring a Language Service Provider (LSP) Is Essential for Your Business In a world where business is becoming increasingly globalized, effective communication across languages and cultures is more crucial than ever. Imagine, for instance, a legal contract where a...
Language Bridging in Action – Metro Lima
“Can I start my presentation now?” “Not yet, Carlos!”, said our client contact, “The engineer has not arrived yet.” 2016 was an important year for me. I participated in a business trip to Lima, Peru. I was at the offices of “Metro de Lima” (the Lima subway) and the...
Earthquake vs Tremor
The words you use matter Do you know the difference between a TREMOR and an EARTHQUAKE? On February 21, 2025, like many people, I saw that most of the media in Canada were talking about the “big earthquake” that occurred in the area around Sechelt, near Vancouver; and...