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Translation is serious business as it requires concentration and attention to detail but beneath that serious façade is a lighter (and funny) side of language, culture and translation. These three things are somehow intertwined when you discuss the business of providing language services. It takes…
The Azerbaijani language, which is also called Azeri, is Azerbaijan’s official language. The Republic of Azerbaijan is located in Eurasia’s South Caucasus region. Azerbaijani belongs to the Turkic language family. Just like Turkmen and Turkish, Azerbaijani is from the Orghuz branch. The development of the…
If you have a passion for languages, you’ll realize that South America speaks more languages than just Portuguese and Spanish, but it will sadden you to know that the number of critically endangered languages of South America is on the rise. South America is a…
Israel is a developed, yet a young country, that is home to several ethnicities. The languages of Israel are both indigenous and non-indigenous. Israel or formally, the State of Israel, is located in the Middle East. While the region passed through the hands of several…
The United States is a multi-ethnic and multilingual country although the study of foreign languages is not given priority. Right now, the lack of official initiatives to promote and prioritize foreign language study puts the nation at a disadvantage, especially since businesses are going global…
Many travelers from all over the world are intrigued by Japanese culture. Its unique culture, different traditions as well as the wonderful things that could only be found in Japan makes it a favorite destination of travelers. You could say that Japan is a land…
English is already a colorful and vocabulary-rich language, yet it is still haunted by lexical gaps. A lexical gap, also called accidental gap or lacuna is a fully developed word present in one language that is missing in another. The rules of word formation in…
Scientifically, bilingualism means an individual is able to use at least two languages. The level of proficiency and use of the two can change based on the chances to use the languages and the exposure of the individual to other speakers of the said languages….
The state of Louisiana in southeastern United States is distinct for its linguistic diversity. It is estimated that more than 40 languages are spoken in Louisiana aside from English. Louisiana is the 25th most populous state in the U.S. Aside from being a distinctly multicultural…
The Turkish language is a phonetic language, so you speak the words as they are written. The global community now recognizes the many contributions Turkey has given to the world, including financial aid. The country has a fast developing economy, which helps put Turkey in…
Scientists and linguists have conducted various studies and researches on how language shapes the way people think and behave. Language is part of culture and culture has an effect on the way a person thinks, which initiates behaviors. Chinese American behavioral economist Keith Chen, an…
People who are non-English speakers have plenty of reasons to learn the English language in a formal manner. In fact, many speakers of English should also learn the proper way to speak (and write) English. If you scan comments and posts on social media sites,…
