How a 3D Language Works
In this day and age, 3D technology is as common and as accessible as having a cellphone. 3D technology is often related to visual aids, so how can we talk
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April 12, 2017
I’ve got the World on a String, Wrapped Around my Window
Have you ever stopped to think about how the text you read on a computer screen is displayed? Probably not. You probably have more pressing matters to attend to. It
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April 10, 2017
“Gross” Words: Lost in Translation?
Consider the following words: phlegm, slacks, yolk, smear. If you think these are completely unconnected terms, you’re right. They only have one thing in common: English speakers are grossed out
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April 7, 2017
A linguist could save the world
“Language is the foundation of civilization. It is a glue that holds people together, and it is the first weapon drawn in a conflict.” The quote belongs to “Arrival”, the
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April 6, 2017
Translating into a 3D Language
The use of technology has become more and more common when trying to bring new, young students into classrooms, especially when it comes to learning a second language. It’s hard
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April 4, 2017
How to Translate InDesign Files
InDesign files require special attention in order to achieve an efficient and complete translation. This is because, unlike other file formats, the documents created with InDesign have a main file
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March 31, 2017
March 14: Pi(e) Day?
In the mathematical community, March 14 is Pi Day, the number that expresses the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The one we always talked about in school:
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March 24, 2017
“Cæsar non Supra Grammaticos”
This cheerful Latin phrase literally translates to, “Cesar has no power over grammarians.” And while it’s original intent may be to describe all the natural limits imposed on a ruler,
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March 22, 2017
When is Proofreading Necessary?
Every translation project is different. Some translations will need to be certified, some will come along with some sort of surprise request and will have to be finalized and delivered
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March 17, 2017
Cloud Based Translations: A Living Learning Thing?
As time goes by, people are amassing larger and more diverse collections of digital belongings. The emergence of Cloud computing has enabled people to move their personal files to
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March 13, 2017
PDF: A Double-Edged Sword
PDF files have gained a lot of popularity in recent years since they are ideal for quickly exchanging files and easy viewing. They can be exported from almost any type
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March 10, 2017
Visual Poetry
As a reader, poetry is easy to recognize. And it’s always such a wonderful experience to hear it read out loud. Poetry is also quite a challenge to translate; not
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March 3, 2017