Is “Okay” a Universal Word?
Having traveled quite a bit throughout my life, I can say with much certainty that there are certain words that I deem “universal.” By this
June 11, 2013
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What Are False Friends?
The great thing about exploring a Romance language (French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and others) is the many similarities one will find amongst certain words in
May 27, 2013
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Fun with Homophones
Last week we spoke about a curious group of words known as heteronyms: words that are spelled the same as each other, but which are
May 14, 2013
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Should Words in English Contain Accent Marks?
Growing up in a bilingual home setting, I was very lucky to learn both Spanish and English from a young age. I never had to
April 29, 2013
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Commonly Misused Words
It’s happened to all of us. You see a word you’ve written a million times, but this time, you notice something odd: It is spelled
March 18, 2013
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Why Can Some People Speak More Languages Than Others?
Languages are a curious thing; every single one of us speaks at least one, yet there are some people who can speak up to 5
January 21, 2013
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Happy Holidays to Everyone Around the World!
One of the best things about the end of the year are the partiess, celebrations and gatherings with friends and family. Christmas and the New
December 31, 2012
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French is the official language of the Olympic Games
The International Olympics Committee established French as the official language of the 2012 Olympic Games, which are being held in London, England. This may sound a little unusual, as
August 1, 2012
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Watch Out for ‘False Friends’
Let’s be clear about one thing: I am not talking about friendship or how to choose friends who will not betray you. Instead, I am
April 3, 2012
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Do We Capitalize “Web”?
The answer to this question, as with several in the world, is “yes and no”. While in English, the word “Web” should be written with
March 26, 2012
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Indigenous Translators: Between Language and Politics
America (here including North and South America) is the second largest continent in the world after Asia. It includes no less than 35 sovereign nation-states,
March 16, 2012
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Quality and Speed in Machine Translation
Machine Translation is not the only activity where there is a trade-off between quality and speed. Metrics for measuring time are clear and universally accepted.
December 30, 2011
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