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Seldean is a multi-skilled content wizard that loves digging into all things language, culture, and localization.
Marketing a product or service may seem simple when appealing to your typical audience, but how do you market your business to a global audience? There are many people and businesses out there that don’t understand the importance of localization. If you own a business and…
If you are interested in working in the language services industry, becoming a transcriptionist is one of the choices open to you. The job is demanding, but it’s also rewarding. In this post, we look at how to become a transcriptionist and what the job…
So, you’re a published author. Congratulations! You have great content and want to share it with the rest of the world. Only one problem separates you from doing this; your book is written in your mother tongue and the rest of the world speaks different…
Affecting the economies of every nation on earth, globalization is a topic that’s on everyone’s lips these days. But did you know that it’s a process that dates back to 1492? A working paper created by Kevin H. O’Rourke and Jeffrey G. Williamson for the…
So you think you’ve heard of, or come across all the languages of the world. Well, have you ever heard about the Xhosa language? And if you have, what do you know about it? Perhaps you’ve heard it briefly in the South African National anthem…
Often considered the world’s first ‘real’ alphabet, the ancient Greek alphabet is a direct or indirect ancestor of all modern European alphabets. But how old is it really, and what’s the story behind the evolution of the Greek alphabet? The team at Day Translations decided…
Updated 2022 Each society in the world has its own cultural traditions that identify their heritage and makes them uniquely different. But some people, especially those new to a foreign country expect the locals to act and behave as they do. Like language, cultural traditions…
The lovable characters from “Despicable Me” finally had spin-off movie. One of the biggest draws? The minion language. But can you figure out the banana language that they speak? There’s a song by these little characters that has become a popular Dubsmash track. Many Minions…
Day Translations’ CEO suggests that the difference between a leader and a boss can affect the productivity of employees. These differences can bring out the best performance in employees. This is as a response to the good working environment a leader creates at the workplace….
The English alphabet has a fascinating history, and the development of each letter of the alphabet has its own story. Although English is widely spoken, for the non-English speakers, the English language is one of the most difficult languages to learn. Indeed, there are many…
Imagine a workplace where employers treat their employees as human beings that thrive on excelling in their personal and professional lives. At Day Translations, the CEO’s employee-focused management style has always been at the epicenter of productivity and sustainably engaged employees, or as he refers…
Updated 2022 The roots of the Japanese language are a subject of heated debate among scholars. At first sight, it might seem like Japanese was somehow derived from Chinese: After all, they share the same writing system, right? Not quite. In this article, we’ll…
