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?
June 8, 2023
Afrikaans: A (Brief) History
What do you think of when you think of South Africa? Some things that may come to mind include Cape Town, Nelson Mandela and the
July 6, 2015
Interpreters on the Sidelines at the World Cup
The World Cup is still the center of attention for so many of us around the world, capturing our attention on a daily basis. Some
June 24, 2010
The Meanings of a Good Word
This is the ultimate football (soccer) season. Nearly everyone is talking about their team, cheering on the players and going wild with each shot, regardless
June 23, 2010
Languages at the FIFA World Cup
As I write this, the second week of the 2010 World Cup is in full swing in South Africa. The euphoria generated by the event
June 16, 2010
Official Language = Official Nonsense
As evinced by the opinions expressed in my previous post, I am not a big fan of language regulators; having given the matter further thought,
May 19, 2009
