Travelling can open you up to many new possibilities and learning the lingo of your new destination should be a top priority. A popular travel destination is Thailand, and you can spend months travelling around this beautiful country and exploring the many islands too. Speaking in the local language is the best way to understand…
Category: Language
Unique Characters From Other Languages That Make Great Emotes
There are some funny and unique ways of using the characters from other languages to express certain things. One of these is by using their unique looking characters to create emotes and images to communicate a lighthearted message. These are often used on internet message boards and some have even become memes, used frequently in normal text…
How British Sign Language Builds Words And Phrases
British sign language (BSL) is used by around 100,000 people in the UK. It is the most popular sign language used in the country, and officially recognised by the government. Its popularity is due largely to its unique way of constructing sentences and words, which differs compared to spoken English. BSL is its own language,…
Technical Translations And Their Value For Businesses
Technical translations are a specific subset of translations that deal with more logical and well defined subjects. This can include topics such as scientific analysis or medical illustrations. Translations in these areas are a valuable commodity and there are many businesses seeking translators who are able to do the job. For example it can be more…
Using Research Materials To Help Improve Translations
Many translations are about a subject that often has a lot of background information attached to it. Museum annotations, information leaflets, historical documents, all have deep meanings and knowledge behind them. So gaining even a little enlightenment about the details can have a big impact on the quality of your translation. Understanding just some of…