Best Practices for Subtitle Translation: Why Your Template Matters (Expert Guide)

If you are new to subtitling and planning to purchase professional subtitle translation services for the first time, you may focus primarily on the target language: Spanish, French, Arabic, Japanese, etc. However, one of the most important — and often overlooked — elements of successful subtitle translation and localization is the Template, also known as…

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International Mother Language Day: How Can Captions and Subtitles Support Linguistic Diversity?

International Mother Language Day commemorates the events of 1952 in what is now Bangladesh. At the time, the government of Pakistan declared Urdu as the sole national language, despite the fact that the majority of the population in East Pakistan spoke Bangla (Bengali). On February 21, 1952, students and activists took to the streets in…

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A Importância das Legendas na Educação e na Acessibilidade

As legendas deixaram de ser apenas um recurso complementar para se tornarem uma ferramenta essencial na educação, na inclusão digital e na acessibilidade.  Em um mundo que produz cada vez mais conteúdo no formato de vídeos — desde aulas online até treinamentos corporativos — oferecer conteúdo legendado não é apenas um diferencial, mas uma necessidade….

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Updates to PCF and Amara Legal Terms

In January of 2026, Participatory Culture Foundation (PCF), the nonprofit behind Amara, updated the legal documents that govern all of its associated websites, software offerings, and professional services (including Amara). These changes are now reflected in the Terms of Service. The update corresponds to the Payment Terms section: Unused Service Credits. Unused Service Credits that…

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How to be compliant with ADA Web Accessibility before April 24, 2026

Captioning & Transcription Solutions for Public Entity Compliance Public entities in the United States are navigating an important shift toward clearer, more consistent digital accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For teams working in digital accessibility, disability services, IT, communications, compliance, instructional design, or legal and risk management, this moment presents an…

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L’éducation sans frontières : Pourquoi le sous-titrage multilingue est le pilier de l’apprentissage en 2026

En 2026, l’éducation a brisé les murs des salles de classe traditionnelles. Aujourd’hui, le savoir est fluide : il se transmet via des webinaires interactifs, des micro-formations vidéo et des plateformes mondiales. Les apprenants ne subissent plus un programme, ils en façonnent un à leur guise.  Pourtant, une barrière invisible persiste. Sans accessibilité vidéo, ce…

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International Day of Education: Making Online Knowledge Accessible to Learners Everywhere

Every year on January 24, the world celebrates International Day of Education, a moment to recognize education as a fundamental human right and a powerful driver of social, economic, and cultural development. In today’s digital world, education no longer lives solely in classrooms or textbooks—it thrives online, reaching millions through videos, webinars, courses, and educational…

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