When you go online, chat with friends and join forums, you might have encountered a number of acronyms and abbreviations that make you scratch your head in trying to figure out what they mean. These are called Internet slang, chatspeak, netspeak, cyber slang or Internet…
Shigetaka Kurita, a Japanese designer, invented emoji or emojis in 1999 while working with a team on the i-mode mobile Internet platform of NTT DoCoMo. He was inspired by the symbols used in weather forecasts, manga, street signs and Chinese characters. The emojis were initially…
Language services come in two major components, translation and interpreting. Each one has several sub-branches, specific services to cater to different topics. One sub-branch under translation is transcription, which is currently one of the fastest growing jobs in the United States. Transcription converts audio files…
In the translation business, accuracy and quality in any type and size of the project is a critical requirement. The reputation of the company and its translators depend on the quality of product they deliver to any client, whether they are individuals or corporations. Even…
South Africa speaks 11 languages officially: Afrikaans, Ndebele, English, Northern Soho, Swazi, Sotho, Tsonga, Venda, Tswama, Zulu and Xhosa. There is also South African English. Most people in South Africa speak one or two official languages, except for about two percent. For 15 years (1910-1925),…
Whatever language you are interested in, it will always be a challenge to learn in. It could also be very difficult, frustrating, and confusing. Unless you are genuinely interested in the language, you are dedicated to learning it and you are committed to seeing your…
Conveying messages can seem to be a simple task. But when international waters are crossed, translation mishaps have had stakes beyond letters to actual lives. In this list are some of the most controversial marketing accidents performed in our time and some of the grimmest…
The holidays are almost over and it’s time to shrug off the Christmas sweaters, stripy pajamas and lethargy, and get your batteries charged up for the year ahead! Chances are you’ve made your resolutions, set your goals and you’re biting at the bit to get…
Software development projects are complicated, and localization adds to the complexity. If you are working within tight timelines and a small budget, it can be challenging to accomplish your development and localization goals. However, with correct planning and implementation, you can complete your software localization…
If you’re in England, Canada, the United States, the Philippines, and Australia or possibly in Antarctica, Fiji, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and other English-speaking countries, the most common greeting this time of the year is “Merry Christmas!“ The language difference does not alter the fact that…
There is an interesting debate among the anime community over whether anime series should be watched dubbed in English or in the original Japanese language with English Subtitles. This discussion has been going for years and it is known as the “age-old question”: Is it better…
The translation industry is big business, and finding the right translation company for your unique needs can be a challenge. When it comes to getting the best language services, TransPerfect, Lionbridge, and Day Translations are three of the best translation companies worth comparing. The Common…
