Understanding the World of Sign Language Interpretation
3 Highly Influential Types of Spanish for Language Localization
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15)! Let’s break down three types of Spanish that are highly influential not just in culture, society, and travel… but in translation, interpretation, and localization. Right now, you may be feeling confused: “What do you mean ‘types’ of Spanish? Spanish is Spanish!” Well, there are at least…
French Verlan: The Inverse Language
Every language has it’s own unique spoken variations. One commonly used slang in France, known as inverse French or Verlan, is becoming so common that it has even made its way into the dictionary. Learning and translating this French argot can be a fun and completely immersive way of learning the language..
Does Anyone Speak Tigrinya Language?
Tigrinya language is a relatively obscure language in the United States, but in Eritrea it is the most widely spoken language. Recent political instability has lead to an increasing amount of people seeking refuge outside of Eritrea – and thus creating a need for Tigrinya interpreting services providers.
Luganda: The Language of Buganda
The Ganda people of the East African country of Uganda, reside primarily in the sub-national kingdom of Buganda. Luganda language is their mother tongue, and it is the language from which the name for the Zika virus originated.
What Are the Languages of the Future?
By 2115, it’s possible that only about 600 languages will be left on earth as opposed to today’s 6,000. So what will the languages of the future be, and how will they change?
A Kiss For A Question: Learning Chinese
Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. But it is also one of the toughest languages to learn if you are not a native speaker or did not have early exposure to the language and culture. Accidents, such asking for a kiss instead of a question might occur. Regardless, the demand for…
What’s the Connection Between Mayan and Immigration?
As more Mayan language speakers flee from Guatemala to the U.S., immigration professionals and interpreting services providers must adapt to the added challenge of dealing with these new language barriers.
Is Saying Thank You in Hindi Disrespectful?
As India continues to rise in the global market, so does the importance of Hindi; learn about the language as a way to bridge cultural gaps. Fun Facts about Hindi Hindi is a language spoken as a first language by an estimated number of 425 million people in various parts of the world, mainly in…
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…
Moken: No Word For Worry?
The Moken are a group of nomadic peoples living off the coast of Thailand and Burma. They have had little contact with the outside world, and as such, their language has developed without much influence from other cultures…