Case Study: State of the City Event 2025
6 Festive November Holidays Around the World
Thanksgiving is a popular November holiday. However, it is only celebrated in the United States. So what is the rest of the world up to in November? Below are five other November holidays from around the world, plus several translations of the English phrase “Happy Thanksgiving” in order to demonstrate the role of localization and…
The (Linguistic) Origin of Halloween Monsters
As Halloween once again approaches, we at Language Connections have taken a closer look at some of the most iconic Halloween monsters and where they originate from. You may well be surprised by the origins of five of these well-known creatures…
International Translation Day – Honoring Our Translators
Today, September 30th, is International Translation Day, an annual celebration which pays tribute to translators around the world. Originally held in honor of the patron saint of translation, St Jerome, who was the first to translate the bible from Hebrew to Latin. Today, translation has become an integral part of international business and travel.
The Little Prince and The Sheep Test
Literary translation is an art by nature – the literary translator must be able to both translate the original story into the target language, while also keeping the artistic sense of storytelling to avoid the risk of sounding too mechanical. However, along with the creativity that comes with the literary translation services, comes the risk…
Immigration Language Services: Korean Interpreting at Palisade Park
Immigration language services are of huge importance in the U.S. today. With rising immigration numbers and many residents considered to be of limited English proficiency, immigration translation and interpreting services are a must. In New Jersey, Korean interpreting services are especially needed.
The Boom in Patent Filing in China
According to the 2014 World Intellectual Property Indicators, China’s State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) led worldwide patent application filings: in 2013 Patent Filing in China was up 26.4% from 2012, while the US only increased by 5%, Japan was actually down 4%, and South Korea was up 8%.
Where Should You Vacation In 2015?
Before summer is over, take the time to plan or simply fantasize about your next vacation… What is the most popular destination for vacation in 2015? As can be expected of a translation services company, the team at Language Connections is highly international and well-traveled. Although some of us think that it is not the place…
Is This A New Age Of Pharmacovigilance?
With increased globalization, medical products are constantly moving across borders, making information sharing at an international level even more vital. It’s a new age of pharmacovigilance.
Do You Need Prescription Translation Services ?
Prescription translation services are vital to ensure proper use of drugs by patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Not being able to understand dosing directions and instructions on prescription labels can lead to serious, and sometimes fatal consequences otherwise…
Pittsburghese: Welcome to Steel City
Fluent in American, Beginner in Pittsburghese Have you ever heard of Pittsburghese accent? People often think of accents as being universally applicable within each country. For example, one might generalize and say that an Australian accent is more interesting than its British counterpart. However, anyone who’s visited Dallas and Boston can attest to the fact…