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Transcription Timecodes Explained
When doing a transcription a professional will insert a timecode, also called a timestamp at certain intervals or points into the finished work. This is literally a time reference for when something happened or was said. Clients can specify how they want these done when they request the transcription. This might be for every speaker, […]
British English and American English Helpful Hints
The differences between these two languages is such that they should not both be called English as it is confusing. Many English speaking countries have a few of their own words and phrases, however, maybe because most of them are, or were strongly connected to Britain, these differences are relatively minor compared to ‘American’. Many […]
Transcriptionists Must Avoid Grammar Mistakes
We all make mistakes, the only difference is how many and what we do about them. As the President of the United States seems unable to distinguish ‘there’ from ‘their’ or they’re’, never mind the thousands of other grammatical and vocabulary errors he makes, many people may think it is fine to make mistakes. It […]
British and American English, A different language
The differences between American English and British English are more than most people think. It would be so much easier if the Americans called the language they speak and write American, rather than English as it is not that similar. Many words are the same, but they can have different meanings or be used with […]