Roger That
In a previous publication we talked about the etymology of the word OK. Now it is time to talk about another expression, well known to
Language-related Technology
Language technology is the result of applying language knowledge to the development of computer systems. We can classify this into two groups: technology of speech
The Meaning of Mokusatsu
While it is a legend that was never confirmed, it is said that the bombing of Hiroshima was the result of a mistranslation. Let us
Machines can’t replace human translators
I realized something the other day while reading a long article that had been translated from Spanish into English and had obviously been put through
What Does Creole Mean
A “creole” language is defined as a language that developed from the fusion of two cultures. To put it more simply, creole languages are born
Interpreters with Google Android
As we have discussed in several articles over the past year, Google is always developing new applications for translation or interpretation with limited success, since
Tunisia and Egypt
Tunisia is in North Africa, with borders on the Mediterranean Sea, Algeria and Libya. Although Arabic is the official language, French is the language of
How to Write “Simply”
When a client requests a translation from an agency, they usually require that certain guidelines are met, or provide instructions or directions that need to
The Languages of Africa
Official estimates state that there are 2,000 languages spoken throughout the continent of Africa, which are then broken down into these groups: * Afro-asiatic: these
Considerations when translating marketing material
I usually recommend to customers looking to translate content created to communicate and promote their products and services that they seek a “creative writing” service. I
