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Published On - March 9, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Language

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

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Education, Language, Learning

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

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Language

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

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: American, Translation

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

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Language, Translation

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

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: English, Language, Machine Translation

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

Richard Brooks Interpreting, Language BlogTags: Education, Interpreting, Languages, Learning

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

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Festival, Welsh

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....

Published On - February 23, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Endangered Languages, Language

UNESCO to Release New Language Atlas

Earlier today, the AP reported on UNESCO's release of the third edition of its Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger. The atlas is available online for free, and a print version will be released in May....

Published On - February 18, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Irish

St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the 17th March....