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Seldean is a multi-skilled content wizard that loves digging into all things language, culture, and localization.
Just like a fingerprint, no two people’s way of talking is the same. Yes, we’re all grouped into our own native languages, but the way we talk goes above and beyond just our geographic location and native tongue. There are so many social factors that…
The focus of today’s business world has shifted to an international presence, with most big brands having a presence in every major continent on earth. With that being said, most of them also provide their content in a variety of different languages in order to…
Some organizations offer their employees and contractors benefits like free meals and gym memberships, and it’s common to consider the perks and benefits that make a workplace more fun and flexible when we think about great places to work. But talk to employees and contractors…
The International Education Research Foundation (IERF) is a credentials evaluation service that conducts research on international education and prepares credentials for anyone that studied outside of the U.S. in need of a statement of educational equivalency. IERF is also one of the founding members of…
The podcast industry has transitioned from niche to mainstream. Deloitte, Edison, and Nielsen all agree that the boom in the market has been nothing short of phenomenal over the past few years. More than 72% of people spend their online time engaging with content in…
Uniting countries and languages, sport seems to be a universal language that everyone understands. Global sporting events bring countless audiences from all over the world together as they enjoy games and tournaments, but what few people know is that behind the scenes, interpreters and translators…
Regardless of whether you’re focusing on Brazilian or European Portuguese, it’s a beautiful and romantic language to learn. But what are the differences between the two, or are they just two sides of the same coin? Although many people aren’t aware of them, native Portuguese…
If you’re not familiar with the term BPO (business process outsourcing), you’re not alone. In fact, many people are somewhat fuzzy on what the term actually means, and even more, are unsure of how it can add value to their brand! The secret to every…
Localization is at the forefront of digital transformation and international growth for brands. The shift to a digital-first world sees companies reevaluate their business practices, prioritize digital marketing strategies, and recognize the importance of language as a driving force for the growth of their business….
Even though there are more than 7,000 living languages in the world, UNESCO predicts that more than half of them will be extinct by the end of the century. Even though the term “endangered” is something we use to describe animal populations, some languages are…
No matter what language you say it in, Elton John couldn’t be more accurate with his song “Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word.” But, being human, we’ve all made mistakes and have been in positions where an apology was the only thing we could…
Imagine gazing out over the golden plains of the African bushveld, feeling mesmerized by the breathtaking landscapes, when an epic David Attenborough style voice booms out of nowhere: “Welcome to Africa…the land of the wild and free….” What you just imaged is what we call…
