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Can Invented Languages Help Endangered Languages?

HIjatlh* We’ve discussed invented languages before. International Auxiliary Languages are invented (or constructed) as second languages to promote communication and understanding. For some, IALs are sufficiently esoteric and nerdy. For

May 26, 2022

Should Bilingual Authors Do Their Own Translation?

Writing, in and of itself, is pretty easy. Over the course of the day, I have written dozens of text messages, all of them with relatively little effort, which successfully

May 19, 2022

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Languages

The Romance behind Romance Languages

Pretty much everyone has heard the term Romance languages at one time or another. But why are they called Romance languages? Is it because they are so very romantic? History

May 12, 2022

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Languages

Do You Know How to Speak Cornish?

Durdatha whye! Wait, what? What does durdatha whye mean and what language is it? Well, it’s Cornish (as you may have guessed) and it means, “Good day to you!” Don’t

May 5, 2022

For Translation Buyers

Instruction Manuals Get the AR Treatment

Many of us still picture flying cars and lightspeed space travel when we think of futuristic innovation. In reality, though, some of the most thrilling advances in technology have come

April 28, 2022

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For Translation Buyers

AI in Translation and the Human Translator’s Role in 2022

The world of artificial intelligence represents the cutting edge of technology today. Scientists are making constant strides that seek to diminish the gap between human intelligence and artificial intelligence, with

April 21, 2022

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For Translation Buyers

The Latest Trends in Subtitling and Captioning

As the demand for content on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube increases, the number of videos with translated subtitles and captions has also increased. These international platforms receive

April 14, 2022

Languages

Officially, the Most Multilingual Countries

The world is shrinking. Not literally, of course, but people in faraway places are now accessible through your smartphone. Language barriers sometimes keep us from coming together fully and celebrating

April 7, 2022

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For Translation Buyers

Translating Your Cookbook for a Multicultural Readership

A good cookbook is always a labor of love. From the author and their team of tasters to the editors and publishers that painstakingly format and check everything, every person

April 1, 2022

For Translation Buyers

Do Ukrainians and Russians Speak the Same Language?

When global conflict erupts, the intricate ties between language and nationality swiftly take center stage. As we watch maps, television channels, and newspapers shift their spelling of Ukraine’s capital—to Kyiv

March 24, 2022

For Translation Buyers

The Importance of Accurate Healthcare Translations

Seeking medical assistance is stressful enough, but it’s also a common source of linguistic confusion. Who hasn’t struggled to decipher a doctor’s torrent of medical jargon? If you thought it

March 17, 2022

Languages

IAL: Interlingua

At this point in our series of articles about International Auxiliary Languages, it won’t surprise you to learn that there is yet another major IAL. Though having competing IALs seems

February 24, 2022

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