Things to Know about the Malay Language
Malay is a language that belongs to the Austronesian family of languages, a group that encompasses languages spoken in parts of Southeast Asia, the Pacific,
December 18, 2012
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Calendar Months; Why Are They Named As They Are?
Last week, we learned quite a bit about all the different origins of the days of the week. Funny how sometimes your whole life you
December 10, 2012
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Origins of the Days of the Week
Have you ever wondered why the days of the week are named as they are? Like many words we hear today, their origins derive
November 26, 2012
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The Social Role of Translations in Centuries Past
To understand the current translation market and its new trends, it is necessary to go back to the origins of this discipline and look at
October 10, 2012
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Using Latin in Legal Documents (With Glossaries)
Anyone who has ever translated or taken part, in any capacity, in a legal proceeding can attest to the fact that there is a multitude
December 4, 2009
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The Strange History of the Ampersand
The logogram on the left is ubiquitous and easily recognizable throughout the world; it’s “the and sign”. To professionals and lovers of linguistic trivia, it’s
August 26, 2009
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English: The New Latin?
English is the one language that can be found in every corner of the world. It is taught and recognized on every continent and its
July 31, 2009
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Obama and the Grammar Police
While President Obama has long been lauded for his eloquent speech (see my post “Obama and Power of Words”), as well as his intellect and
February 27, 2009
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Split Infinitives and the Monster of Prescriptive Grammar
Yes, the Monster of Prescriptive Grammar has reared its ugly head, and boy did it choose the occasion to do so – the inauguration of
February 13, 2009
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