The gene for learning how to speak
Is it a person’s genes or their education? Neurologists, psychologists, biochemists and other scientists often take one side or the other in explaining behavioral and
February 22, 2011
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
February 16, 2011
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
February 14, 2011
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
February 11, 2011
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
February 10, 2011
Internationalization of Websites in Spanish
As you’ve surely noticed, the Web has become one of the main tools for selling products. But it is also essential to keep in mind
February 9, 2011
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
February 8, 2011
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
February 7, 2011
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
February 4, 2011
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
January 28, 2011
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
January 27, 2011
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
January 25, 2011
