International Translation Day: Celebrating the Many Faces of Humanity
International Translation Day: Celebrating the Many Faces of Humanity International Translation Day, celebrated annually on September 30th, is a time to recognize and appreciate the essential role that translation and translators play in bridging linguistic and cultural divides. This day also offers an opportunity to reflect on the evolving landscape of the translation industry and […]
Can the Spanish Language Make You Healthier?
Among the most fascinating topics in linguistics is how the language we speak influences our personalities. This is known as linguistic relativity or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. It weaves into our actions in subtle ways, from how we may envision an imagined object to look, our outlook on life, and how we handle stress. One potential […]
Is It Time to Head Back to the Office?
The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably had a huge impact on work culture around the world. At the start of the pandemic, many lost their jobs or had no choice but to work from home, with offices around the world absent for months. While working from home is by no means a novel concept, COVID-19 saw […]
A Guide to Gender Neutrality and Inclusive Language in English
Language changes as people and ideas change, serving as a reflection of the identities, philosophies, and standards of an era. An intriguing development for linguists has been the promotion in many languages around the world of using more inclusive language and, by extension, gender-neutral terms in response to attempts to make society accessible to all. […]
The Secret to Translating Canva Designs
Despite Canva’s popularity and user-friendly focus as a design tool, it has several limitations regarding multilingual practicality. So what should translators and customers be aware of when using it? What Is Canva? Canva is an incredibly useful graphic design platform with user-friendly templates and functionality that has become a popular cloud-based tool, with many free […]
How Can Translators Make the Most of 2021?
With a global pandemic and a subsequent international recession having made 2020 an understandably difficult year for many translators, it can be nerve-wracking to think that we may be facing more of the same in 2021. So how can translators thrive during this new year of uncertainty? All this depends on your situation, with some […]
International Translation Day: How to Adapt to the New Normal
Today is International Translation Day and it’s a good opportunity for the translation community to reflect on the difficulties over the past year for many of us and to help provide tips so we can better cope with the difficulties raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. The date of September 30 was chosen due to it […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Communication Strategies
From September 15 to October 15, the United States marks National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the achievements of the Hispanic community along with its history and culture. Initially introduced as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, it was expanded into Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988, with the start date of September 15 being chosen because […]
The impact of the Spanish Language as a factor in COVID-19 among US Hispanics
The COVID-19 pandemic has shocked the world, leading to some half a million deaths worldwide (at the time of writing) and many more lives that are forever changed. In the course of its spread throughout the world, the virus has consistently shown to hit the most vulnerable hardest, whether that is due to the pandemic’s […]
New English-Spanish-Portuguese COVID-19 glossary
COVID-19 has spread worldwide with a global pandemic being declared, prompting countries around the world to declare emergencies and enact often unprecedented legislation and measures to fight the pandemic and limit harm. As our understanding and the situation are rapidly developing, the relevant terminology being used is rapidly evolving too, leading to confusion in the […]
