Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia (which translates to Irish Language Week) is an annual international event that celebrates and promotes the Irish language and its fascinating culture. The event is celebrated not only in Ireland, but all around the world. First established in 1902, it’s…
So, your dream is to become a Chinese teacher in the US? In order to teach Chinese in public schools in America, teachers need to be certified. America’s economic growth is inextricably tied to the strength of its investment relationships around the world, and to…
They say that our eyes are the windows to our soul. And in the same sense, language is like the window to the soul of a culture. But every language is unique, and sometimes, translating ideas, feeling, and situations into another language causes its essence…
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of languages. If you’re keen on learning some cool-sounding, strange, funny, silly, and downright outrageously hard to pronounce words, you’re in the right place. We’ve rounded up some of the weirdest words in the world! Did You Know…
Is Business Language a thing? The answer to this question is yes. A quick Google search reveals that, in business, there are three main languages, which is accounting, finance, and economics. But this isn’t the type of lingo we’re referring to. We’re referring to the…
The Chinese chop – called YìnJian – is the equivalent of a stamp and is used in lieu of signatures on personal documents. Chops are also used for office paperwork, contracts, and any other item requiring acknowledgment or authorship. The History of the Chinese…
While you might be someone that learns best by reading as much as possible about a specific topic, your coworker might do better by listening to lectures on the subject. The simple truth is that there are a variety of different learning styles, and we…
It is said that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. That said, how do you view beauty and the beauty industry? No matter the language spoken or the culture you’re part of, beauty and the trends they foster resonates with anyone who is…
Did you know that fundamental language access rights (Title VI of the civil rights act) don’t only apply to U.S civilians with Limited English Proficiency (LEP individuals)? As a foreign language interpreter or translator working and living in the United States, you also have the…
Considered by some as the founding fathers of modern translation and interpretation, Dragomans played a vital role in the ancient Ottoman Empire and later in Turkey. But who were the Dragomans, and what essential roles did they play? Let’s dig into the topic… The…
The 21st century brought with it innovation, advances in technology, and convenience. The BPO sector is one of those many innovations that has also brought about convenience. Companies are now seeing the benefit of BPO’s and are taking advantage of the many services they offer….
Although there were numerous Ottoman Empire languages, only one reigned supreme. As the official language of government and the court of the Empire, the written language of Ottoman Turkish ruled over the rest of the languages in contemporary use across the empire. While minorities in…
