Does Communication Require Speaking the Same Language?
A few weeks ago, I played a game whose protagonists were speaking in a language that I did not understand. After doing some research, I
June 18, 2018
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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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How to Discern Between a Translator and an Interpreter
When you translate you interpret, and when you interpret you translate, but translation and interpretation are not the same thing. As professions, translation and interpretation
April 7, 2015
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Movie Watch: The best translation movies to watch.
There are movies for everything. Whether you want to laugh, cry, be scared, solve mysteries, the movie world has it all. Well, what if you
July 1, 2014
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Interpreters in a Polyglot City
It is not surprising that one of the most populated cities in the world is a melting pot of cultural variety. According to the Department
June 9, 2014
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The Translation of Humor in Asterix
Asterix was one of my first devotions as a reader. I started reading the comic so young that, even before understanding that the story takes
November 7, 2013
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Journalism and Interpretation
One of the key aspects that’s imperative to take into account when traveling around the world are the language barriers that one is faced with.
June 17, 2013
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But Words Get in the Way…
Last week, we dove into the world of mistranslations one may encounter in a restaurant setting. Now, while many of the things we read were
October 15, 2012
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What Do You Know About Sign Language and the Deaf Community?
Until recently, it seems like The Miracle Worker (the story of Helen Keller), was about the first and last I came across the issue of
May 3, 2012
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Housewife and Interpreter at the Same Time?
A few days ago, BusinessGhana published a short but very interesting article about a new initiative implemented in Seoul, South Korea. Due to the massive
August 26, 2010
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Interpreters on the Sidelines at the World Cup
The World Cup is still the center of attention for so many of us around the world, capturing our attention on a daily basis. Some
June 24, 2010
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Consecutive Interpretation
Consecutive interpretation can be considered as the most recognizable form of interpretation. Spoken words are interpreted in the target language as soon as the speaker
May 7, 2010
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