1. ‌
  2. Blog

Blog

Tereza Verbíková

The Genesis of Our Success – Hard Work Lies Behind It All

Tereza Verbíková

The Zelenka translation agency was founded in 1990 as a small family business. It had three employees, so the whole company fit into just one office room. As the number of customers and completed translations grew, so did the number of employees.…

Tereza Verbíková

Why isn't it good to use raw machine translation output?

Tereza Verbíková

You might think that it's the ideal solution for you when you need to translate a large volume of text, are pressed for time, or have a limited budget — to just let artificial intelligence (AI) do the job and try an online translator. It does…

Tereza Verbíková

Can free machine translators do what paid ones can? The answer is simple – no!

Tereza Verbíková

The phrase artificial intelligence (AI) is now being discussed everywhere and it is impossible to avoid it. Modern technology has advanced to such an extent that it can be effectively used even in such a sophisticated field as translation…

Zbyněk Zelenka

What Are the Benefits of ISO 9001 Certification for Translation Agencies?

Zbyněk Zelenka

Certification = systematic quality management = better translation quality = more customer satisfaction.

Michael Borkovec

Translations and CAT Tools

Michael Borkovec

Are you unsatisfied with the quality of a translation? Would you like to reduce the costs of translation or do you occasionally need an express translation, but are afraid that the overall quality of the translation will decrease?

Michael Borkovec

The Benefits and Pitfalls of Machine Translation

Michael Borkovec

Just about everyone has run into “MT” or “Machine Translation” by now. If you’ve ever had a text translated by, for example, Google Translate, then you’ve used machine translation before. The main benefits are clear: A low (or even zero) translation…

Tereza Verbíková

In 2021 we had only 10 complaints. Out of 25,137 completed jobs

Tereza Verbíková

Complaint counts have always been an important quality metric for our language services. That’s because these counts clearly tell us how good the work we’re doing truly is. As the Quality Manager, I’m immensely glad that in 2021, we only had 10…

Zbyněk Zelenka

A 100,000-word Translation for LOMAX – The Czech Republic’s Largest Garage Door Manufacturer

Zbyněk Zelenka

The order for translations of technical data sheets and catalogues by LOMAX was an interesting challenge. That’s because its overall volume of translations from Czech into English and German amounted to 100,000 words. Along with experienced…

Jiří Kouřil

Please Don’t Convert Your Documents for Translation on Your Own. It Generally Does More Harm Than Good

Jiří Kouřil

When submitting documents for translation, their format is one important aspect of the job overall.

Zbyněk Zelenka

How we helped Kelvion to streamline their translation processes

Zbyněk Zelenka

We started our cooperation with Kelvion at the beginning of 2018. While the initial project of translating their entire website into Russian and Czech was no small task, we had no idea of the workload that was waiting for us in the future.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Zbyněk Zelenka

Considering the flood of negative news all around us, I’d like to “even things out” a little. Yes, the situation isn’t good but like many times in the past, people and companies around the world have been able to cope with many difficulties and…

Zbyněk Zelenka

3 Most Useful Tips for Saving Money When Ordering Translations

Zbyněk Zelenka

Here are the TOP 3 tips on how to save money and time when ordering translations of your company documents.

Lucie Flámová

How We Saved a Major DIY Retail Chain 236,000 € on High-quality Translations

Lucie Flámová

We were given the opportunity to prove to this prestigious German client that a translation company from the Czech Republic can provide first-class translations at a reasonable price, on time, and with professional service.

Lukáš Matlak

Localization of E-learning Materials for Corporate Training

Lukáš Matlak

One of the primary advantages is the fact that e-learning solutions save time and money when compared to traditional “paper” methods. The trend in companies around the world is a gradual shift from voluminous texts to interactive audiovisual content…

Zbyněk Zelenka

ISO 17100 and ISO 9001 Recertification During the Coronavirus Crisis

Zbyněk Zelenka

Like many "purely offline" companies that have had to quickly adapt and move online in recent weeks, it’s been shown that innovation is also possible in the case of external audits and certification.

Lukáš Matlak

Becoming a Modern Translator, Part 2 – Starter Tips

Lukáš Matlak

Having gone through that process myself, I’ve put together a list of points that I feel are crucial when trying to start your career as a modern translator.

Lukáš Matlak

What You Should Know Before Starting Your Career as a Modern Translator

Lukáš Matlak

Are you considering starting a career as a translator? Great! Have you got language studies background? Even better!

Zbyněk Zelenka

How to Enjoy Working with Any Translation Company

Zbyněk Zelenka

When I’m talking to new clients, I make a point to ask them what kind of experience they’ve had with other translation companies in the past. I personally enjoy this topic because it gives me insight into what their relationship was like and how…

Roger Towers Smith

ATC Language Industry Summit 2018 - That “B” Word and Others

Roger Towers Smith

Arrival in Cardiff meant being prepared, being ready for the schedule of meetings, networking, and learning, and it started with a bang.

Agentura ZELENKA

Want to Lift Your Team to a New Level? Take on a Challenge Together!

Agentura ZELENKA

We ran a half-marathon together! Tackling this challenge together created a strong feeling of purpose and brought out the best in everyone.

Agentura ZELENKA

Mission Impossible? Not When You Have the Right Vision

Agentura ZELENKA

The main focus was on mission and vision; who comes up with it, how it gets done, how it gets communicated and mainly, how to get the entire organization to live by those values and standards.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Industry 4.0 – The Next Industrial Revolution is at the Door. Are You Ready?

Zbyněk Zelenka

Today we’ll share our general view on a subject that may very soon affect the lives of all of us, and which is closely related to automation.

Agentura ZELENKA

Getting It Right! Inspiring Hiring Strategies for the Translation Industry

Agentura ZELENKA

This expert group, led by Neil Payne, focused on Vendor management and HR and is the inspiration for our fourth article in this five-part series, after our articles on Language and IT tools, Project Management and Sales and Marketing.

Zbyněk Zelenka

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Translations

Zbyněk Zelenka

What is GDPR? Does it concern your company? And do you need to deal with it? Read on to get answers to those questions and more.

Agentura ZELENKA

Drilling Down to What Makes a Great Sales and Marketing Team

Agentura ZELENKA

This expert group, led by Anne-Marie Colliander Lind, focused on Sales and Marketing and is the inspiration for our third article in this five-part series.

Agentura ZELENKA

Project Management: Innovating a More Human Approach

Agentura ZELENKA

This expert group, led by Daniel Zelinski, focused on Project Management and is the inspiration for our second article in this five-part series. Here's what we got out of it!

Agentura ZELENKA

Getting Back to Basics in a Tech-driven Industry

Agentura ZELENKA

ZELENKA Events: Bringing our VIP clients, translators and well-known industry experts together to share experiences and make the translation process smoother for everyone.

Michael Borkovec

Modern Technologies in Translation

Michael Borkovec

The days when classic text editors, such as Word or Pages, were used in the translation process are gone. Modern translation agencies utilize a wide range of technologies that make life easier for translators, project managers as well as clients.

Jana Pokorná

Our translators Are Our Partners

Jana Pokorná

Want to translate for world-renowned companies, enjoy extensive technical support, and cooperate with people who thrive on their work? How about working for an organization that really appreciates high-quality translators and takes an active role in…

Zbyněk Zelenka

ISO 17100 - The Globally Recognized Standard for Translation Services

Zbyněk Zelenka

We’ve become a certified provider of translation services, conforming to the international standard, ISO 17100. What does it mean for our clients? What rules and procedures do we, as a translation company, need to follow?

Roger Towers Smith

GALA 2017 Amsterdam: My High Expectations

Roger Towers Smith

After a week back in the office, I felt it time to reflect on my experiences at my latest conference: GALA 2017 Amsterdam. It was an emotional ride, but it filled with me faith and optimism, both for the industry and the amazing people that occupy…

Agentura ZELENKA

Customer Loyalty: A Traditional Solution to a Modern Anxiety

Agentura ZELENKA

What is it exactly that drives our businesses forward? For us in the language service industry, we endeavor to maximize the value of our products and services, and we often ask ourselves what tools we can leverage to distinguish ourselves from the…

Zbyněk Zelenka

Translations and Language Consultancy

Zbyněk Zelenka

Why is consultancy so important? And how can it help you? Simple. Language consulting helps us work together to improve the quality of your translations while also reducing your expenses.

Agentura ZELENKA

#tekom16: Done and Dusted!

Agentura ZELENKA

And so we found ourselves once again on the road to Germany! This time to Stuttgart for our 6th year at the annual tcworfld conference...

Agentura ZELENKA

Improving Partnerships and Translations, One Workshop at a Time

Agentura ZELENKA

My vision for ZELENKA has always been one that sets us apart. Breaking the mold, making a difference, and creating strong relationships with our clients to make sure that their satisfaction remains our top priority.

Roger Towers Smith

Hi ATC! Roger Here. Nice to Finally Meet You!

Roger Towers Smith

This year’s Language Industry Summit hit a major milestone as they marked their 40th annual conference. That means 40 years of...

Zbyněk Zelenka

BMW came to us with a true challenge. Mission accomplished!

Zbyněk Zelenka

BMW CZ imports BMW and MINI cars into the Czech Republic. Not long ago, it was tasked with having its complete website translated into Czech. Over 250 000 words of content. BMW headquarters set a two-month deadline, which many language companies…

Zbyněk Zelenka

ZELENKA’s Recipe for a Quality Translation

Zbyněk Zelenka

Two years ago we published an article about our translation services. Now we’d like to show you an updated graph with the number of translation projects we’ve have done for our clients since then.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Made (and Translated) in the Heart of Europe

Zbyněk Zelenka

Our technology has saved EMCO group over 125,000 Euro so far.

Iva Vedrová

Aukro on their satisfaction with our language services

Iva Vedrová

We’ve been providing Aukro with a wide range of services from our portfolio, and we wanted to know how satisfied they are with our work.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Translation for Lenovo

Zbyněk Zelenka

Our managing director, Roman Zelenka, had a chat with Lenovo’s marketing manager for Eastern Europe and Turkey, Robert Janasek, to find out how Lenovo feels about the services we provide them and to give us some insight into what we have achieved…

Zbyněk Zelenka

Lacking Technical Document Translation Can Cause Huge Problems

Zbyněk Zelenka

Before the unit is even turned on, you are obliged to provide appliance or machine operators with translated documents in their native language.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Even Big Projects Do Not Slow Us Down, and Yet You Pay Less

Zbyněk Zelenka

Standard solutions using CAT tools are becoming less sufficient these days. More and more frequently, our project managers, translators, and proofreaders are now using a tool called SDL Studio GroupShare 2014. What is innovative about it?

Zbyněk Zelenka

A Quality Translator = a Quality Technical Translation

Zbyněk Zelenka

Technical texts can only be translated by highly-qualified translators with long-term experience in the given field(s). Searching for such specialists is a part of the everyday job for our HR department..

Zbyněk Zelenka

2014 – ZELENKA Puts Even More Focus on Translation Quality

Zbyněk Zelenka

Thanks to our recent success on the market, we can afford the luxury of not focusing on quantity so much, i.e. on raising the number of translated texts, and instead focus on the high quality of translations by moving some investments from…

Zbyněk Zelenka

Improved Translation Quotations

Zbyněk Zelenka

Another step towards improving our translation services was to simplify our price quotations. We wanted them to be more client-friendly so clients no longer have to study details of all offered services (e.g. various types of proofreading and…

Zbyněk Zelenka

Translations of Technical Documentation

Zbyněk Zelenka

This article deals with why it is so important to choose the right software when it comes to translating technical documents. If you are thinking about the following:

Zbyněk Zelenka

Why Complaints About Translation Quality Happen and How to Avoid Them

Zbyněk Zelenka

It may be said that there are a variety of languages, stylistic options, lots of synonyms in each language, special terminology or even poor quality of source texts or insufficient communication when ordering the translation – all these are a…

Zbyněk Zelenka

Why It Is Good to Have a Company Glossary or a Terminological Dictionary

Zbyněk Zelenka

First, let me explain several terms. A company glossary is, in fact, a company’s (or more often a discipline’s) terminological dictionary usually containing comments or translations of unclear words, terms, or abbreviations.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Translation Agency or a Free-lance Translator?

Zbyněk Zelenka

If you are deciding whether to order a translation from a translation agency or, in order to save on costs, directly from a free-lance translator, the following information may help you in making your decision.

Zbyněk Zelenka

What Needs to Be Done in Order to Have a Perfectly Translated Website

Zbyněk Zelenka

Each type of translation has its own specific requirements. Here, we will try to explain what is most important when dealing with a website, i.e. its translation and localization.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Are You Choosing a Translation Services Provider? Then Pay Attention to the Billing Method

Zbyněk Zelenka

Companies normally spend a lot of time and effort putting together detailed briefs for tenders in the selection process of a language service provider...

Zbyněk Zelenka

A Modern Take on Working with Translations

Zbyněk Zelenka

Working with translations the modern way has one fundamental advantage for companies – lower costs. If you are looking for a way to make managing translations at your company more efficient, here are a few questions you might want to ask yourself.

Zbyněk Zelenka

Document Formats and How They Affect the Cost for Translations and Editing Graphics

Zbyněk Zelenka

When it comes to how these "future tasks" are priced, it is first very important to have a current version of the document in the original and editable format. These most commonly include file formats DOC, XLS, PPT, RTF, INDD, FM, P65, PMD or QXD...

Zbyněk Zelenka

How to Become a Professional Translator

Zbyněk Zelenka

A translator is expected to have formal training, which basically means a university education. At the same time, we also know that there are high-quality translators out there that do not have a university degree. In such cases, these translators…

Oh, hello there!

We use the necessary cookies so that you can conveniently find everything about our language services. If you allow the marketing ones, you’ll occasionally see our ads somewhere on the internet. :-)

Find out more about privacy on our website