What are quotation marks used for?
A few days ago I was struck by a sign that was written as: BEWARE OF “DOG”. This sparked a thought on the correct uses
December 2, 2016
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An Academy of the English Language…Not
Is the English language perfect as it is? As it continuously evolves (and sometimes regresses) and transforms, should there be a body in charge of
November 28, 2016
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The Language of Emotions
All humans are able to make the same sounds. However, each language has its own particular way of employing them. Just as each language follows
November 25, 2016
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The Future of Translation: A Matter of Patterns or Delicate Craft?
As the famous Chilean translator, Marina Orellana, once said, “Translation is not transliteration, that is, the transcription of words from one language to another. (…)
November 21, 2016
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What is Papiamento?
When you’re on vacation you want everything to be easy and relaxing. And for many, apart from resting and exploring our destination of choice, we
November 18, 2016
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Copywriting: A Minefield of Horrid Translations
It is difficult enough to write good copy in one’s own language. The first struggle is combining the commercial mindset with the creative mindset. Stereotypes
November 14, 2016
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A Language Home Run
After a 108-year drought, the Chicago Cubs made it to the World Series and won it, which is not just a major event for Cubs
November 8, 2016
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Quality Assurance Vs. Quality Control
One of the main goals of any organization that provides a good or service to customers is to ensure the quality of the product they
November 5, 2016
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The Importance of Professional Translators and Interpreters
A few weeks back, I read an article about the controversy concerning an error in the translation of a speech that was given by Diyab
November 4, 2016
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The Challenges of Learning German
The German language is notorious for being difficult to learn, and it can be said that this reputation is based on factual evidence. However, those
October 28, 2016
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