Senior writer covering language, culture, and the people who carry both across borders.
Senior Writer
Senior writer covering language, culture, and the people who carry both across borders.
About
ernadine Racoma is a senior writer at Day Translations covering language, culture, and the small everyday acts of translation that make global life work. Her features lean toward the human side of the industry — the lives of interpreters, linguists, and the communities they serve.
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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….
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Linguists, translators, and engineers writing on language, culture, and the craft of being understood.
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…
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…
There are several components necessary to master a language. It is not just about being able to read and understand certain words. It also entails mastery of the spoken language. There are language learners who learn how to read and write fast. However, if they…
Traveling to a country that you are not familiar with can be both exciting and frightening. The thrill that comes with doing something for the first time is totally unmatched. At the same time, not knowing what to expect upon arrival can also make you…
Malaysia and Indonesia share a lot in common and one of them is their official language. Though there are slight differences in some words, the language used in these two countries are generally the same. Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Melayu is spoken by over 200…
Basque, one of the oldest languages in the world, is one of the most difficult languages to learn as it is not related to any other language. Its vocabulary and word structure are quite complicated. The language is spoken in Southwestern France and Northwestern Spain….
