One Japanese New Year’s Celebration
While taking my time to look around and appreciate all that other cultures have to offer in terms of variety and uniqueness, I stumbled across
December 31, 2009
Christmas in Russia – Ded Moroz
We are all aware that celebrations vary from country to country, but one that sticks out for its unique nature is the Russian figure of
December 23, 2009
Book Club Meeting #2
Just in time for Christmas, I have found “On the Death and Life of Languages” by Claude Hagege is now available at my favorite bookstore
December 19, 2009
The Punjabi Language
It belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of languages of the Indo-European family, which we spoke of HERE. It is mainly spoken in the Punjab region
December 18, 2009
Automatic Translation Websites
Several websites have popped up that are in the business of automatic translation. Some of them are just general, and others are specialized in certain
December 17, 2009
When Translation and SEO Collide
Working as a translator (or at least a good one) implies exercising a high level of attention to detail, the kind of nit-pickiness that will
December 16, 2009
The Importance of Language in Diplomacy
The United States government has a high demand for linguists. President Obama’s administration is looking to put more emphasis on diplomacy through more effective multilingual
December 13, 2009
Is “usted” Really Always the Best Option?
I’ve noticed lots of confusion regarding this matter: many people are under the impression that it’s correct to use “usted” at all times, in all
December 12, 2009
Why Multilingualism Counts for So Much
As a translator and as someone that is surrounded by multilingual individuals on a daily basis at work, I’d have to say that I find
December 11, 2009
Monkeys Can Now String Words Together to Make Sentences
I have already touched upon how our simian relatives seem to be making strides in communication with language here. Now word comes from the Ivory
December 9, 2009
Using Latin in Legal Documents (With Glossaries)
Anyone who has ever translated or taken part, in any capacity, in a legal proceeding can attest to the fact that there is a multitude
December 4, 2009
The Persian Language
It belongs to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family, which we spoke about HERE. More than 60 million people are native speakers of
December 3, 2009
