We are so used to seeing a calendar year in and year out and we never give a thought to how the names of the calendar months came to be and how the world goes about translating the months and the names we gave them….
Are you familiar with the range of fascinating English words out there? We’re betting you haven’t had a go at the official longest one, though. We won’t mention it in this post since it’ll span roughly fifty-seven pages! The word we’re referring to is the…
A handshake is universally accepted as a greeting, both formally and informally. An exchange of “hello” or “hi” is usually enough as a casual greeting among peers. Other cultures kiss each other on the cheek, once, twice, or thrice, with a handshake or a brief…
When it comes to working as a professional translator, one of the essential factors in your everyday life is how you choose to organize and manage your time. Now, you might be wondering, what does time has to do with translator motivation? We’ll explore that…
Are you learning a new language now or have plans to begin soon? When it comes to language learning, it’s not always smooth sailing. Obstacles tend to present themselves and make the learning process even more complicated than it needs to be. This is why…
Chamu Krishna Shastry of Bangalore wants to resurrect Sanskrit and knows that it is not easy, but he believes that “Sanskrit is the basis for everything in India.” In today’s blog post, we take a look at the living artefact that is the Sanskrit language…
Globalization has indeed taken the world by storm, and there’s no evidence of it slowing down any time soon. In light of this fact, more companies and businesses are seeking to expand and take their goods and services outside the borders of the countries. With…
Although Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Mexico, it is by no means the only language spoken by the country’s indigenous people. In fact, there are a few hundred indigenous languages, some of which are dying out slowly as others, like Maya, are…
Today’s Day Translations Blog brings in some insight from iTransition Group which covers smart offices and how IoT can upgrade the traditional workplace! The Internet of Things (IoT) is the new black for forward-looking businesses. As the first tentative forays into the world of connectivity…
This next stop on our tour around the world for wedding traditions takes us to China. Sometimes referred to as ‘The Red Dragon’, China is a land filled with a rich history. The Chinese are very proud of their culture and their traditions and today…
Have you ever thought about how it becomes possible for anyone to access your content, understand it and gain value from it? Subtitling is one of the many provisions made for this to happen. As long as you’re a content creator, you should learn more…
Updated 2022 How can I become a Japanese citizen if I have foreign nationality? Is it possible to obtain Japanese nationality? What are my options for dual nationality? Look no further, we have painstakingly put together all you need to know about how to become…
