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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…
English is currently considered as the universal language. It is the lingua franca in various fields. Aside from millions of native English speakers, almost all countries in the world learn English as a second language or as a foreign language. However, despite the dominance of…
When it is your first time to visit a particular country, you might not find the places or things that you want to find. Worse, if you started walking around, you might have forgotten your way back to your hotel. Though you have electronic devices…
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Though Maya Angelou has already left the world, her thoughts live on. She might not have all…
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With more universities becoming more open to international programs these days along with private organizations willing to provide funds for students, student exchanges and overseas internships have become more popular. Back then, only those who are on top of the class have the chance to…
Deafness is a disability that is misinterpreted in several ways. In fact, there are certain remedies that could have been done despite the communication challenges so that they may be able to start a conversation. However, due to the difficulty of learning the sign language,…
Thai and Lao languages are basically the same. When Thais and Laotian talk to each other, they can make conversations without any problem at all. In fact, up to 70% of the words are the same. Both languages were derived from Sanskrit and Pali. Though…
There might be thousands of languages spoken all over the world, but a large number of these languages have gradually become extinct. There have been several reasons attributed to the loss of these languages. Recently, yet another language has lost its last known native speaker….
Recently, the translation industry has grown a lot bigger than it used to be. With more opportunities available for qualified translators, a lot of people have given attention to translation as a potential profession. Here are some of the reasons why being a professional translator…
There is a rapid increase in the death of some languages due to the fact that there are no more known native speakers of the language. In fact, there were some languages that have recently gone extinct as they were not passed on to the…
One way to express your thoughts is by creating blogs. Even if your goal is to simply make your voice be heard, you also want to let as many people as possible read what you have written. If you are well-versed in English and you…
The Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Nyanza province, Kenya is home to the Olusuba or Suba people. According to the census of population conducted a few years ago, the island still has a thriving tribal group numbering by the thousands. The island where the Suba…
Just a single word that is mistranslated can cause a huge problem with unprecedented effects. History can attest to how these words caused problems at a larger scale. Let us take a look back at some of these historical events that have something to do…
When running a business that has an international market, the first thing that you have to consider is how you can advertise the business to potential clients. In making your business popular, you need the best marketing campaign materials. Since you are targeting clients who…
Engagement is an important part of various cultures. This is where the soon to be wedded couples publicly declare their intention to be married. This is also where the blessing of the family members is sought for. Here are some of the most interesting engagement…
In many ways, Thailand and the Philippines are similar when it comes to how they value the culture of being polite. There are certain rules observed when it comes to greetings, corporate communication, dealing with the elders and what to do when in public. These…
