Myths and Facts About Sign Language
Have you ever seen an important event on the television that shows someone standing near the speaker, interpreting everything they say in sign language? Like with any interpreting scenario, the skill of the interpreter (or lack thereof) impacts…
Translators Have Their Work Cut Out for Them
Content is created all over the world, every single day. Many businesses have finally realized that without a website, they can miss out on a range of customers. Their websites represent who they are, what they do and how they can help consumers.
Some…
Translation is a Gender Fluid World
The world is changing, and people’s understanding is changing right along with it. It’s a non-binary world, with more than just “her and him” living in it. A person who is non-binary “may identify as gender fluid, agender (without…
Prepare at a Young Age for a Future in Translation
“Translators are the shadow heroes of literature, the often-forgotten instruments that make it possible for different cultures to talk to one another, who have enabled us to understand that we all, from every part of the world, live in one…
4 Romantic Languages to Celebrate Love in the Spring
Last month we looked at different Valentine’s Day traditions around the world. Although Valentine’s Day is over, spring is on the way (we hope!). Springtime is often associated with renewal, rebirth and a chance to find love.
Frank Bronson,…
Expressions of Love Shared Around the World
Every year, after the presents are opened, after the champagne corks are popped, many turn their eyes to Valentine’s Day. This is the day when people celebrate love and all of the sentiments that go with it. From the words to the traditions,…
Did I Hear That Right?
Some languages have words that sound very similar to amusing or naughty words used in the English language, but the spelling and meaning are completely different. Oxford Dictionaries believes that these words can sometimes be “a great source…
Better Listening Skills Lead to Better Translation
Communication skills go well beyond the ability to make people understand what you’re trying to convey. The abilities to read, write, and comprehend another language are essential skills for any good translator to have, but one of the most…
How is Christmas Celebrated Around the World?
It’s the holiday season. Of all the holidays that are celebrated in different areas on the planet, Christmas is one that many different countries and cultures take part in each December.
Christians celebrate Christmas to…
Different Words Can Make a Meaningful Difference
Language can be tricky. For example, there are many words in the English language that mean one thing in the United States, but something entirely different in another country. They might look exactly the same on paper, but are completely different…