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Speak like a local: French expressions
If you are trying to learn French, you probably already know it is a rich language full of beautiful expressions and sayings. But if you’re not fluent in French, it can be hard to understand those expressions without context. That’s why we put together this list of...
International Mother Language Day 2023
International Mother language day celebrates the importance of maintaining linguistic diversity. It is celebrated yearly to promote multilingualism and the importance of maintaining linguistic diversity. The day also promotes language rights and calls for an end to...
Top 7 Apps to Learn a New Language
Learning a new language has never been easier. In fact, you can even do it on the go with apps! These seven apps are fun and effective ways to learn a new language from your phone or tablet. Babbel Babbel is a popular language-learning app with endless courses on...
Everything you need to know about the Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations in Asia. It's a time when families get together and celebrate life while also celebrating the beginning of a new year. The celebration occurs at the same time every year since it follows a lunar calendar and...
The importance of proofreading
Proofreading is an important step in the translation process. It's a critical part of quality assurance. Proofreading is checking a translation against the source material and correcting any mistakes or inconsistencies. A good translation agency will always proofread...
Christmas Traditions Around the World – Part II
In our last post, we discovered some unusual and different Christmas traditions from around the world. This week we will continue looking at how different cultures celebrate the Christian holiday, whether it’s radish carving or beach picnics, we hope these add a...
Christmas Traditions Around the World – Part I
The holiday season is a time for traditions. Whether you're ringing in the New Year in Times Square or making sure your Christmas tree doesn't catch fire, there's something about doing things the same way year after year that gives us comfort. Let's take a look at...
Lost in Translation: Words that don’t have an equivalent in English
The English language is vast, however, there are many words from other languages we do not have the direct translation for. These words usually have beautiful meanings or describe specific emotions. We have highlighted a few of our favourites below: Hygge [Danish:...
What are the different types of interpretation?
In order to choose the right type of interpretation, it is important to know the differences between them. There are many types of interpretation, in this article, we will focus on four types: simultaneous interpretation, consecutive interpretation, remote...
Speak like a local: Italian sayings and expressions
Learning a new language, or going to a country where you don’t speak the language, can be difficult. It’s hard learning a language and getting to a level of fluency that even the locals are not sure where you come from. Language is also a great way to learn more about...