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
March 24, 2017
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You Had Me at “Hola”
We have already talked about both the importance and relevance of the minority’s vote in the upcoming election. We focused on the role of the
August 22, 2016
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S.O.S.! Translators Needed in the U.S. Presidential Campaign!
In a presidential campaign that has been so unusual by so many standards, it’s no surprise that the role of foreigners within it has brought
August 18, 2016
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The so-called “Establishment”
Recently in newspapers I’ve come across a specific term which is being used a lot, mostly because of the politically-centered times we are living in.
March 7, 2016
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Immigration and the Stigma of Bilingualism
Contrary to what one may think, being bilingual is not a privilege reserved for the few. What’s more, according to official data, there are more
May 28, 2015
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The Origins of American English
As is well known, there are many differences between British and American English, especially when it comes to spelling. However, few people know why this
February 5, 2014
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The “Ibero-Americanization” of the Cervantes Institute, Heading Towards the United States
The director of the Cervantes Institute (In Spanish, Instituto Cervantes), Victor García de la Concha, announced last week that the organization is in the process of
October 16, 2013
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The Linguistic Challenge in U.S. Elections
In the United States, election campaigns are driven both by substance and form, especially in relation to the languages used in the dissemination of political
November 1, 2012
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Yiddish, a Fusion of Languages
Yiddish is a Germanic language, and its main speakers are Ashkenazi Jews in the United States, Israel and in many countries in Eastern Europe, with
July 21, 2011
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The Best Universities for Studying Translation and Interpretation
Many times in my life I have come across the same question asked by people I know or strangers on the Internet: how do I
July 21, 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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Interculturality in the Medical Field
Since societies are becoming increasingly more plural, it is complicated and even dangerous to get sick in a foreign country, especially in one with a
June 8, 2010
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