cape town south africa scaled
Languages

All About the Afrikaans Language

You may have seen monuments that celebrate famous events, global celebrities, or even animals, but have you ever seen a monument dedicated to a language? Located in South Africa, the
Read More »
amazon indians ga97e8e9f3 1920
Languages

One Town, Five Official Languages

Deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, a huge municipality (about the size of Tennessee) is establishing a unique linguistic legacy: it has five official languages! Sharing borders with
Read More »
bagel scaled
Languages

Yiddish Language 101

“He’s just extra meshuggeneh today,” I sigh when our cat is sprinting around the apartment, knocking tchotchkes off the shelves left and right. As someone raised in Brooklyn, such phrases
Read More »
Vietnam scaled
For Translation Buyers

Waking Up to Vietnam

What gives Vietnamese coffee that unique kick? It’s made from nutty robusta beans, with nearly twice the caffeine content of milder arabica brews. That’s why it’s such a popular drink
Read More »
books regulators scaled
Languages

Are There Official Language Watchdogs?

Language institutions play a vital role in regulating and preserving the languages that are spoken worldwide. These institutions are responsible for setting the standards and rules that govern a language,
Read More »
New Zealand scaled
Languages

Climate Crisis and Language Loss?

When concerns regarding the climate crisis are voiced in the West, the conversation is often oriented around Western concerns. Which is not an entirely unreasonable reality. But it is important
Read More »