Do you know what college you want to go to? Many people have a specific institution in mind, although others will be happy getting into a top one. However, figuring out how to get into a top college can be difficult. It’s natural if you haven’t...
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There are two ways you can grow a business. One is to acquire new customers. The other is to persuade your existing customers to spend more money with you. Most businesses need to do a combination of both. If you’re really on a mission to...
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Ah, coffee, the language of love. To me, there is nothing like waking up to the inviting aromas of a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Just that smell alone puts a smile on my face, let alone savoring that first sip that transports you to...
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Hearing well matters. Deafness and hearing impairment don’t have to be a barrier to learning a foreign language and exploring new places. Image credit There are obvious reasons for learning a second language: it's fun, mostly, it gives us a sense of accomplishment, and while many countries...
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Learning doesn’t begin and end in the classroom. Especially, for translators and other language professionals. Having a considerable body of knowledge and staying up-to-date on cultural trends, business and on translation itself can make a good translator great. On this post, we’ll explore 7 books that can greatly help...
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The below joke made my day :D "Le français est une langue magnifique" J'ai passé un coup de fil à un ami, et je lui ai demandé ce qu'il faisait. Il m'a répondu qu'il travaillait sur: Le traitement aqua-thermique des céramiques, du verre, de l'aluminium et de l'acier sous...
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Ah, I missed this kind of posts, didn't you? I got more of these coming in the future, but since the beach season is finally upon us, I figured it was the best time to dive into the sounds of summertime splashing in 10 languages (pun...
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It just irritates me to proofread someone else's lousy translation. It's one of the jobs that I always tend to reject. I am currently proofreading a translation from English into French, and the target text reeks of translation. I mean come on: even Google Translate would know...
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It's Friday, don't judge me. I've had a rough week. Actually, this entire month has been one from hell. All is Okay now, so let's keep things positive, shall we? If you've had a rough week, too, you deserve a little giggle. Just check out what the...
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This is another illustration by cartoonist and illustrator James Chapman showing how to answer the phone in 10 languages. I would add the Arabic: رن رن نعم Know any way to answer the phone in another language? Share it in the comments below!...
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So I stumbled upon this cool video which teaches you how to say "Happy New Year" in 34 languages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXcPYGvxPDI Happy New Year! Cheers to an awesome 2017 :D...
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Lebanon is witnessing its coldest weather this season so far, and I happen to have stumbled upon this photo which shows how countries around the world express themselves when it is pouring. I do know the English and French ones. It's interesting that we don't have something similar...
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I was only familiar with 3 of them. It's really interesting to learn what sounds people around the world make when eating. The Arabic sound would definitely be "Aam" (عم). Do you know any other sounds from other languages/countries? Please share them with us in the comments...
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While being bilingual opens up new horizons for the person, it doesn't mean they have the ability to be a translator. Translation requires skills. It's really unfair to think bilingual people are just like professional translators who studied for several years to excel at what they...
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This 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...
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