Published On - March 10, 2009
Clinton in Translation Faux Pas
Sergei Lavrov had a laugh at Hilary Clinton on Friday when she gave him a small token gift....
Published On - March 9, 2009
Flesh Gordon Translation
A screening of the 1974 R-rated film Flesh Gordon has upset David McNarry an Ulster Unionist Party member and other members of the Stormont Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee....
Published On - March 9, 2009
Chicago’s Translation Needs Are Evolving
The city of Chicago in the USA has found that as a new influx of refugees settle in the city their translation needs are increasingly difficult to meet especially in a time of financial crisis. There are growing communities of people from Iran, Burma and Burundi along with a whole host of other nati...
Published On - March 9, 2009
Language Learning Company Connects Students with Native Speakers
Fluency in a foreign language is an excellent, useful skill to have. Unfortunately, many teenagers see language learning as just another chore, especially if they are having difficulty grasping the concepts. Studies have shown that listening to native speakers makes it easier for your brain to pick ...
Published On - March 3, 2009
International Mother Language Day
The 21st February was the tenth International Mother Language Day. The day was officially named so by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)....
Published On - February 27, 2009
Translated Novels for the American Market
Americans are not known for being avid consumers of foreign literature. In fact, last year, only about 2 or 3% of new titles published in the US were translations of titles by non-English-speaking authors. However, as the New York Times reports, an independent publishing company called Europa Editio...
Published On - February 26, 2009
Ireland’s Worst Driver: Translation issues for Irish Police
According to the BBC police in Ireland had an embarrassing month after finally discovering the mystery behind Ireland’s worst driver....
Published On - February 26, 2009
Oldest English Words
According to the BBC Reading University researchers have identified some of the oldest English words in the languages history....
Published On - February 26, 2009
Young Interpreters
Today teachers in Britain have to cope with young children who have very little or no grasp of the English language. It is understandably difficult for the children who often misbehave due to the language barriers they face. A school in Devon may have the answer. They have encouraged a small group o...
Published On - February 25, 2009
St. David’s Day
The Welsh are very proud of their heritage. St. David’s Day is a major event across the region. In Cardiff a large parade is held every year....