by Patrick Gubbins | Feb 10, 2025 | Transcription
Tyger Valley Systems’ Latest Transcription Exercise Video Covering Homophones Tyger Valley Systems has just released a new 8-minute transcription exercise video for transcribers addressing issues with homophones. Participate in today’s transcription practice...
by Patrick Gubbins | Jan 20, 2025 | Transcription
Mastering British and American English: A Transcription Challenge As a professional transcriptionist, accuracy is everything. But when dealing with English speakers from different countries, vocabulary variations can make your job more challenging. While British and...
by Patrick Gubbins | Dec 11, 2024 | Transcription
In transcription, certain phrases can have two very different meanings, and it’s important for the transcriber to catch these subtleties. Consider this real-life example: Speaker 1: We have John Mortimer working for us as Chief Financial Officer. I couldn’t find...
by Patrick Gubbins | Dec 10, 2024 | Transcription
When working in transcription, be mindful of acronyms. An acronym is a word formed from the first letters of a phrase, often spoken as a word, such as NASA or NATO. Correct handling of acronyms is important for maintaining accuracy in the transcript. As a transcriber,...
