The Survival of Inverted Question and Exclamation Marks
Continuing with what we began to address in previous entries, on this occasion we are going to dedicate ourselves to two characteristic punctuation marks of
December 19, 2013
On Acronyms and Public Policy
The English language, especially the type spoken in the United States, is very inclined to use initials or acronyms (initials that are pronounced as if
December 11, 2013
What Are Subliminal Messages?
Have you ever walked into a store without knowing why? Compelled by some magical force to purchase an item from there? If so, you were
December 9, 2013
Punctuation Marks in New Means of Communication
In the previous post, we tackled the issue of changes in linguistic rules from a general point of view. This time around, I would like
December 5, 2013
A Not-so-Dead Language
A few weeks ago we talked about Latin and some of its expressions that persist until today, even in daily use. In the title of
November 28, 2013
Grammar Rules and New Means of Communication
The emergence and subsequent extension of a wide array of communication tools have paved the way for a vast series of changes related to the
November 21, 2013
Latin Phrases: The Resistance of a Dead Language
Until the 18th century, the language of cultural and scientific expression in Europe was Latin. For this reason, many Latin phrases continue to be used
November 15, 2013
Spanish Language and Its Countless Variations
Today, the Spanish speaking population reaches over 500 million people around the world. Additionally, Latin America has become in a rapidly growing market with much
November 9, 2013
Impressing Clients with Menus
Menus are without a doubt the first tool to impress clients in restaurants, bars, cafes, etc. When considering opening a business as such, it is
November 8, 2013
The Translation of Humor in Asterix
Asterix was one of my first devotions as a reader. I started reading the comic so young that, even before understanding that the story takes
November 7, 2013
What Are the Differences Between Spanish and Catalan?
Both of them are Romance languages, but Catalan—contrary to popular belief—is not a dialect of Spanish, but rather an entirely different language. In fact, looks
November 6, 2013
Foreign Film or Film in Foreign Language
This past week the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, announced the complete shortlist of nominees for the Best Foreign Language Film 2014. Sure
November 2, 2013
