Suriname: A Collage of Languages
Located in the north of South America, above Brazil and between Guyana and French Guiana, is the Republic of Suriname. You might assume that if
Face Your Demonyms
We all have our own demons to deal with. And, when talking about the demons behind our language, one that creeps out the ground more
How Do I Calculate a Translation’s Time Frame?
There are several different factors to keep in mind in order to get an idea of how long the translation of a text will take,
Editing vs. Edition
In the process of a translation project, there are many different workflow steps that can be involved, depending on the complexity of what’s being translated
Lost in Punctuation
As languages may differ in terms of structure, gender, and syntax; there’s something that most languages have in common (there are a few exceptions to
Ancient Translation Errors
One of the risks involved in the translation process is losing the meaning of certain words or concepts, or even that the translation lends itself
Language in Sports: International Communication at an Organizational Level
In our past couple of articles, we’ve talked about methods of communication in both European and world football, but focusing on what happens on the
Is Your Language All-Inclusive?
Is it fair to say that a language is non-inclusive or sexist? Most languages (mainly those derived from Latin and Greek) have a somewhat special
Language in Sports: Communicating With the Referee
Recently, we reviewed the ways that players and coaches interact and communicate with each other in the football leagues of Europe, a highly international setting.
More Untranslatable Words
In previous installments of our collection of linguistic curiosities, we spoke of untranslatable words in French. This time, we’ll learn some words from other languages
