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Technical translation involves translating such documents as user guides, owner’s manuals, instructions for use or directions for use and other documents that are typically written by technical writers for products and services. Technical documents contain text that relate to technological and scientific information and technological…
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently tagged the word “Mx” for possible inclusion in the newest version of the OED to be released this year. Pronounced as “mix” or “mux,” this gender-neutral honorific is set to be officially recognized by one of the world’s major…
Many people think that interpreting and translating are the same, and some are confused when they are told that the two are different. Interpreters and translators do perform the same task, which is to translate one language into another, although the settings are different. A…
In the courts of law, the action does not only revolve around the hifalutin legalese and the charged statements of the witnesses. There are also messages that can be deciphered from the body movements and gestures of those who talk. or even by those who…
In a courtroom, everyone should be mindful of each other’s body language. Even mere spectators can benefit from the ability to understand body language. However, attorneys, judges, jury, witnesses, and resource persons have particular interests in body language that help explain its importance and use…
If you’re going to travel to foreign places, you’ll have basic needs to communicate with people who use different languages. Try to learn a few words, phrases, or expressions in these languages. This expressions won’t eliminate the need for translation or interpreting assistance, nor make…
Like any other profession, translation is a job where many common challenges are faced even by experts. Translators are trained individuals who understand the linguistic nuances required whenever they are doing translation work and know that there is no room for error. Still, each translation…
Have you ever wondered why the spelling of some American English and British English words are different? It has to be taken in the context that 13 major colonies, which formed the backbone in the formation of the United States were once under British rule…
Perhaps one of the most fascinating languages in the world, the Arabic language is unique in so many ways. It is also one of the most spoken languages, ranking fifth just behind the English and Hindi languages, based on the latest published statistics from Ethnologue….
Black History Month is an annual celebration in the United States, which recalls the many contributions African-Americans made to American history, including the development of American culture and American English. Brief History Dating back to the 1920’s, Black History Month started out when the second…
Learning a new language is a skill that many people want to have. One of the most fascinating languages to learn is Arabic. Ranking as the third most commonly spoken languages in the world, speaking Arabic is certainly a useful skill to have. However, it…
The spread of language across distances and borders may be attributed to the vast expansion of colonialism, a great movement of people from one area to another, or even the influence of location and geographic proximity. While there are a number of reasons for the…
