Although the word “malarkey” has been in use since 1929, its origin is still a mystery. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “malarkey” as foolish ideas or words. It can also mean foolish or insincere talk. VP Biden’s remark Although a little antiquated, the word is still…
Day Translations has been selected for the 2014 Houston’s Best Business in Translation Services Category by the Best Business of Houston Award Program. The Houston (Texas) Best Business Award Program is an annual program that honors the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Houston…
At Day Translations, we are proud to have been chosen by the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) as a preferred translation agency tasked with satisfying the translation and interpreting needs of the university’s students and staff. As part of this agreement, we offer…
At Day Translations, we are convinced that being an active community member goes far beyond reliably providing our clients with excellent translation and interpreting services, with an emphasis on courtesy and professionalism. With offices located around the world and a strong, active presence in many…
If you search for “translation services” in Google, you will discover that there are almost 16 million entries in U.S. Google universe alone. Can you imagine the number of entries if you expanded the search worldwide? Such impressive figures attest to the huge demand for…
When someone mentions interpreters or interpreting services, possibly the first thing that comes to mind is a scene of Nicole Kidman working in an interpreting booth at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. However, not all interpreters work in such a formal context,…
There is an ongoing debate in the medical field on whether drugs can be used to enhance memory and assist humans with learning or improving skills. For instance, proponents of nootropics, also called “smart drugs,” believe that we can learn languages faster or develop improved musical skills with the aid of medication….
Finding inspiration to write something outstanding is what many writers strive for. It does not matter what kind of writer you are, but you need inspiration to write something worthy of publication and sometimes it takes time to find it. However, when it strikes, you…
There are lots of issues surrounding product label replacement. For many consumers, it is the way to go. It makes the product more accessible and easier to patronize. This is something that many business owners also consider. For products that are locally made, they normally…
Russian, or Russki yazyk, is the main cultural and state language of Russia. It belongs to the regional subgroups of the East Slavic languages, namely Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian. With some modifications, these three languages use the Cyrillic script. The Russian language belongs to the…
Interpreting is not an easy task and nervousness can creep in, but there are ways to overcome your it while interpreting one-on-one so that you can go through the job. Even seasoned public speakers will tell you that they get nervous before going on stage,…
Redundancies in writing happen far too often. But it’s easier to avoid redundancies in writing than you might think! To make your written piece more concise and easier to read, you need to get to the point fast and with a clear intention. Having redundancies…
