What Are Monolinguals Missing out on?
Many people around the world invest a lot of time, money and effort into studying new languages. The reasons are generally the same: to improve
February 26, 2016
Editing, Review, or Stylistic Editing?
When our clients ask us for a quote, we usually estimate two or three steps for the completion of the translation project. Our most common
February 20, 2016
The Least Translated Language?
Those living in a big city have surely noticed the large amount of text present in the most unlikely places of the cityscape. Many of these
February 16, 2016
Mandarin Chinese as a Universal Language
With the Chinese New Year around the corner, it seems appropriate to talk a little about the Chinese language, its competition with English regarding usage
January 30, 2016
Literary Translation and its Context
In the world of translation there are different types of specializations. Since ancient times, translation has been utilized as a means of communication that, even
January 22, 2016
Aloha, Hawaii! Are You Coming or Are You Going?
The Hawaiian language is a Polynesian language and is related to Rapa Nui, which is spoken on Easter Island, and Maori, which is spoken in
January 13, 2016
Languages in Infinite Space
While the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) tirelessly explores the different corners of space, hoping to capture some extraterrestrial sign or transmission confirming that
January 5, 2016
Latin American Translators Living Abroad
Many of us work in translation because it provides us with endless satisfaction not only professionally and monetarily, but also on a personal level. It’s a
December 17, 2015
Does the Success of a Translation Depend on the Original?
It would be wrong to state that the success of a good translation depends entirely on the original document. Obviously, the professionalism and skill of
December 4, 2015
Can We Dream in a Language We Don’t Speak?
Much is said about the relationship between culture and language and whether our language reflects our culture or vice versa. But what’s the relationship between
November 26, 2015
Underwater Conversations
Many believe that we humans are the only members of the animal kingdom capable of developing our own language separate from our innate and instinctive
November 6, 2015
The Longest Word in the World is German
In Germany, the captain of a steam boat arrives at the navigation bridge to set out on a new journey along the Danube River. Upon
October 23, 2015
