A friend in Paris has sent me a recent article from an unexpected source, The New Yorker. It’s by one of their well-known staff writers Judith Thurman and its title is The mystery of people who speak dozens of languages. In what follows I will try to dispel some of the mystery. Pruned of its New Yorker chattiness, the first part …
I am sure many of you have heard about TranslatorsCafé and possibly TermCafé. I personally have not used this platform, but it came up while reading an article on a translation magazine of recent publication, so I guess it might be helpful to some people. Have you used it? Let me know what you think. In …
by DAY TRANSLATIONS – SEPTEMBER, 26 2018 More businesses are entering the global market. It is vital for businesses to understand that cultural differences can affect how they perform in the local markets they are targeting. One of the first things to consider is communication because bridging the language gap is extremely important in business talks. Cross-cultural challenges …
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Translating a work of fiction into other languages represents a chance to introduce your book to a wider audience and substantially increase book sales, whether you’re with a traditional publisher or an independent author looking to find new readers. Why You Should Think About Translating Your Book The main reason to expand to other countries …
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When we listen to a foreign language, we may hear sounds which do not exist in our mother tongue, and may sound different from anything we have ever heard before. The first time we hear something new, a foreign sound or word—even an unknown word in our own languages—something in it may provoke delight or …
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WRITTEN BY: AVI STAIMAN. AUG 2, 2018 After hours of research, writing, rewriting, and editing, you’ve finally crossed the Rubicon and submitted your manuscript for review. The customary academic review process begins with an initial review from a journal editor. The editor reads the entire text and then decides what to pass on to reviewers. Because …
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Breaking up with clients–agencies or direct clients–is sometimes painful, but it’s a necessary part of a thriving freelance business: if a client treats you poorly, a breakup is a must. If you’re ready to move on to better-paying or more interesting work, a breakup may be in your best interest. Whatever the case, you want …
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Starting Monday, I’ll be facilitating a four-week online course taught by translator and productivity expert Dorothee Racette: the course is Organization and Productivity for Translators. Dorothee now runs her own consulting company–appropriately named Take Back My Day–and she’s been a tremendous help to me in my own business; I’m excited that more translators will now get to …
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South African schools will from 2020 offer Kiswahili as an optional language for learners, the minister for basic education, Angie Motshekga said on Monday. Motshekga, who said the decision had been approved by the country’s Council of Education Ministers, said the language will be offered at public, private and independent schools. “Kiswahili has the power to expand to countries …
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Africa, with its over one billion people, is not just the second most populous continent in the world but home to the most diverse languages. The continent has over 1,500 different languages. As the world celebrates International Mother Language Day to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, it would be ideal to learn some African languages that will enable you …
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