Here is a list of 50 ways to say "Hello" in different languages as well as different English slang versions. I would definitely add "Marhaba" (Arabic), "Hey" (English) and "Ciao" (Italian) to this list. Also, I wouldn't say "Bonjour" for French, as it means "good morning"....
Here is a list of 50 ways to s...
Read MoreOn September 30 of every year, the world celebrates Translation Day, which is Saint Jerome's Day (the patron saint of translators, aka the Bible translator). This year's Translation Day post will highlight 10 facts about me that I would like to share with all of my readers. 1-...
On September 30 of every year,...
Read MoreThis post is inspired by a few clients I met throughout my career, the most recent one being just a couple of hours ago. They contact me for a sworn translation, send me the files via email and expect me to deliver a sworn (stamped)...
This post is inspired by a few...
Read MoreI received this Arabic text and thought of translating it and sharing it. في لبنان: السنكري دكتور والحكيم تاجر والمستشفى دكانة والوزارة مغارة والشوفير محلل سياسي والمحلل السياسي بيقبض والموظف عتال والشيوعي رأسمالي والإقطاعي إشتراكي الممثلة بتغني وملكة الجمال بتمثل والمنتج او جوزون او مصاحبون الميت بينتخب الدركي هوا تشيكن الدكنجي بشرج تلفونات محل التلفونات ببيع نسكافيه والنصاب إستاذ والإستاذ شحاد وزير الشباب ختيار موظف الضمان...
I received this Arabic text an...
Read MoreLivinglanguage.com illustrated a world map for the expression "thank you" with 23 languages from around the globe. The languages included in the map are those with existing Living Language courses. The countries representing each language were selected based on population. Can you say "thank you" in languages...
Livinglanguage.com illustrated...
Read MoreThe bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. This is so true! Never chase low prices. Go after high quality! Contact us today :)...
The bitterness of poor quality...
Read MoreI would add "Atchoum" in French. Interestingly, the equivalent of "a sneeze" in Arabic is عطسة which reads as "At'ssa" and sounds like the act itself! How do you sneeze in your language? Let us know in the comments section below! ...
I would add "Atchoum" in Frenc...
Read Morethe AIIC (International Association of Conference Interpreters, aka "Association Internationale des Interprètes de Conférence" in French) released an amazingly accurate animated video explaining the importance of hiring professional conference interpreters and the positive effect it has on corporate performance. The AIIC uploaded the video to their...
the AIIC (International Associ...
Read MoreI came across this song called "Translation" which is obviously bilingual (English and Spanish). The lyrics are NSFW so I suggest you put your earphones on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz4M1td0SKU ...
I came across this song called...
Read MoreI’m well-known for refusing to take free tests. The last time I blogged about this subject, all hell broke loose. In our highly competitive market, I can understand why. However, and while there could be exceptions with regards to some language services (such as translation and...
I’m well-known for refusing ...
Read MoreThis blog post was long overdue. In fact, I don't even know why it took me so long to write it. During the 8 years since establishing my business in 2008, and up until this very last moment, I have had hundreds of resumes emailed to me from aspiring...
This blog post was long overdu...
Read MoreWhen you're a fresh grad, you get fooled easily. Why? Simply because you have no experience, and you think that whatever is uttered by your idols is God sent, and therefore you must abide by it religiously. To tell you the truth, I never really liked...
When you're a fresh grad, you ...
Read MoreExcuse me while I go FacePalm, really hard. The difference between translators in Lebanon and translators abroad, is that the latter have the utmost respect and value for their profession. They lift each other up, stand by each other, and fight for each others' rights. The...
Excuse me while I go FacePalm,...
Read MoreAfter a long day of translations, I got a call from one of my friends and business associates and he handed the phone over to his client, for whom I had just finished translating 3 legal documents after she agreed on the price the day...
After a long day of translatio...
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