New Campagin for English Speakers: Learn 1,000 words of another language
English is widely recognized as, if not the most important language, at least one of the most important languages in the world. As such, there is a great interest in learning it. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are always in demand and non-native speakers are usually eager to find ways to improve their […]
September 30: Happy International Translation Day!
Did you know that the Bible has been translated into 310 languages and that some of its text passages have been translated into 1597 languages and dialects? Did you know that the works of Lenin have been translated more often than Shakespeare’s dramas (321 compared to 93) or that Jules Verne was published in more […]
Why it’s Not Too Late to Learn a Language
A popular myth is that if you don’t start learning a language from an early age, you can never really learn it. If you choose to believe this, chances are that you will believe you are “too old to learn” and will not bother trying. Although children have an impressive capacity for learning more than […]
The Miami English: A New English Dialect Is Born
It has always been said that languages are living creatures. Apparently it is an undeniable truth since a new English dialect is born: the Miami English. Young men and women that were born or have grown up there, whether from Latin origin or not, speak it at schools, universities and, of course, on the white […]
Upcoming Translation Events in October
October will definitely be an interesting and busy month for translators. Look at all the translation related events that will take place everywhere in the world this month! 1ST PROZ Translators’ Boot Camp From 12:00-19:00GMT Tips, tricks and best practices to bring your translation business to the next level. 2ND PROZ CAT Tool & Software […]
The Country with the Best Spanish
In the numerous Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world, the language varies greatly from one country to another. Because the Spanish language reaches so many different peoples and cultures, it is not surprising that it takes on many different forms. So, which one is the best? Is the Spanish in one country really better than that […]
Origin of the Word “Futon”
Futons have become an ordinary furniture piece and it is very likely that you are reading this article comfortably seated on one. But, have you ever wondered about the etymological origin of the word? Japanese Origin English (as well as Spanish) borrowed the word from the Japanese and the Chinese, and it means “round cushions […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Photo: Exequiela Goldini September is a very special month for Hispanics in the United States as the Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated all across the country. Since 1989, from September 15 to October 15, US celebrates the rich tradition and culture that the Spanish and Latin American population has brought to the nation. According to […]
Machine Translation or Professional Translation?
Since Google Translate made its first appearance in the translation market, many people thought that translators had seen their days. In fact, many believed that these language professionals were no longer needed: why spend money in hiring their services when there was an automatic translation machine that could deliver the same results? But, is a […]
How to Make the Most of Hiring a Translator Service
Today’s global marketplace leads business organizations to appeal to an international audience. Not only are products and services offered and requested from any place of the globe but also current and prospective clients are looking for companies that satisfy their needs and speak their own language no matter where they are located. This being said, […]
