Christmas in Russia – Ded Moroz
We are all aware that celebrations vary from country to country, but one that sticks out for its unique nature is the Russian figure of
December 23, 2009
Book Club Meeting #2
Just in time for Christmas, I have found “On the Death and Life of Languages” by Claude Hagege is now available at my favorite bookstore
December 19, 2009
Automatic Translation Websites
Several websites have popped up that are in the business of automatic translation. Some of them are just general, and others are specialized in certain
December 17, 2009
The Importance of Language in Diplomacy
The United States government has a high demand for linguists. President Obama’s administration is looking to put more emphasis on diplomacy through more effective multilingual
December 13, 2009
Monkeys Can Now String Words Together to Make Sentences
I have already touched upon how our simian relatives seem to be making strides in communication with language here. Now word comes from the Ivory
December 9, 2009
Using Latin in Legal Documents (With Glossaries)
Anyone who has ever translated or taken part, in any capacity, in a legal proceeding can attest to the fact that there is a multitude
December 4, 2009
Specialized Translation Agencies
I recently read an article about the new national certification given to medical interpreters of Spanish in the United States. I think this is actually
December 2, 2009
Top Words of 2009
We still have a month left before 2009 comes to a close forever, but Merriam-Webster has already published its “words of the year” (what about
November 27, 2009
Translator Training
This concept is extremely important. I am not just talking about the education that a translator receives in their studies, but also about culture in
November 27, 2009
Specialized Translation Agencies
Years ago we used to see that translation agencies in various countries of the world would only work with a few language pairs, three or
November 20, 2009
Health Care and Medical Translations
A reform to the health care system in the United States is coming, though the details of the new system are still being worked out.
November 17, 2009
The Importance of Language on Websites
As I was searching for something on the Internet, I came across a very interesting point that brings up a topic of great importance for
November 13, 2009
