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Differences between US and UK English that are key

The different dialects of English present an interesting challenge for professionals working in language services. Weve selected three key areas in which US and UK English two particularly prominent dialects of the language differ.

How to avoid life-altering legal translation errors - Lexology

Translation errors can impact lives significantly, and this is particularly the case when they occur within the legal sector.

China y América Latina, hacia un futuro con mayores oportunidades

China y América Latina han fortalecido el aprendizaje mutuo y la cooperación en los campos de la economía, la salud y la cultura.

What Are the Top Languages Used In the US

A recent survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found that over 350 different languages are spoken throughout homes across the United States.

Día Internacional de la Traducción: Cuál es el idioma que más se habla en el mundo - Diario 26

Con el objetivo de crear un mundo cada vez más incluyente y con menos brechas entre los diferentes idiomas, la Federación Internacional de la Traducción (FIT) propuso esta efeméride que se celebra desde 2017.

10 facts that help explain the German language

Some facts to help you understand the importance of the language, its historical roots and how it works.

Vietnamese world's 21st most spoken language

The Vietnamese language is the 21st most spoken in the world, according to finance website InsiderMonkey. - VnExpress International

The French governments U-turn on regional languageS

A new law passed in May 2021 has reignited the debate around France's regional languages

Hungarian companies lack websites

About 63 of Hungarian companies have home pages, well under the 77 average for the whole European Union.

https:wwwthelocalat20220219why-traditional-german-names-are-often-used-as-insults

An interesting quirk of colloquial German is that many insults base themselves around names.

Dutch watchdog fines TikTok over lack of translated privacy statement TheHill

The Netherlands privacy watchdog is fining TikTok nearly $900,000 for not offering a privacy statement in Dutch.

The best words in Austrian German

Austrian German has several unique words, many of which even Germans may not have heard of. Here are some of the best.

Japanese words, slang to know during the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan

Emoji, karaoke, futon, ramen: Words we wouldn't have if it weren't for the Japanese language, which is on full display at Tokyo's summer Olympics.

What is a linguistic monopoly

Research institutions and funders need to be more aware of the phenomenon,

Angola, Portugal sign agreements on visas, investment, and education

The five-year Saber Mais agreement, valued at around 4 million euros (some 4.7 million U.S. dollars), aims to help Angola train teachers in fields such as mathematics, Portuguese, pre-school education, and special educational needs.

How Spanish Transcreation Drives Marketing Success in Global Markets

Translation may not satisfy customer needs in various markets. Learn what transcreation is and how it supports marketing to Spanish speakers.

Translated Korean books gaining momentum with global readers

While musicians like Psy and BTS have helped international audiences open their ears to Korean music and directors Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook are taking up more space in the global film industry, Korean literature is aiming to make its mark.

Advancing Arabic Language Teaching and Learning: A Path to Reducing Learning Poverty in MENA

This high-level event hosted by the Queen Rania Foundation will feature policymakers from across the MENA region and will focus on themes highlighted in the World Banks Advancing Arabic Language Teaching and Learning: A Path to Reducing Learning Poverty in MENA report.

S Korea names 26 more overseas Korean-language institutes

South Korea has designated 26 new state-funded Korean language institutes abroad, the culture ministry said Wednesday, as part of efforts to help more people learn about the Korean culture and language. The 26 new institutes are located in 18 countries, including Bolivia, Morocco, Nepal, Slovenia and Tanzania, where such institutes will first open, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. South Korea has designated 26 new state-funded Korean language institutes abroad, the culture ministry said Wednesday, as part of efforts to help more people learn about the Korean culture and language. The 26 new institutes are located in 18 countries, including Bolivia, Morocco, Nepal, Slovenia and Tanzania, where such institutes will first open, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Some 85 o...

Chinese language craze in Ghana continues amid pandemic

Despite multiple challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ghanaians craze for the Chinese language continues,

Everything you need to know about preparing your CV in Austria

When applying for a job in Austria, it makes sense to know what a hiring manager expects to see on a CV. Here's what you need to know.

CPLP: On World Portuguese Language Day, UN boss hails languages importance

The statements by UN officials come at a time when Portugal and other Portuguese-language countries, such as Brazil, have restated their interest in adding Portuguese to the roster of official languages at the UN, which currently has six: Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, English and Russian.

Apple Translate App Struggles to Wow Users - Slator

Why are users disappointed with the Apple Translate app For one thing, its still only available for iPhone users.

German Dictionary scrapes 12,000 masculine nouns to make language neutral

The German dictionary, Duden which is similar to the Oxford English Dictionary, has scrapped the use of a masculine form of nouns to describe whole professions.

German equivalent of Oxford-dictionary will no longer use masculine as standard for all professions

Duden has started a process of updating the definitions of around 12,000 nouns referring to peoples occupations

The Best Translation Apps for iPhone

If you are in another country and dont speak the language, you can turn to your iPhone for help. Download an app and your device can serve as your universal translator.

How Russian differs from other Slavic languages

Russian is the most widespread of all Slavic languages and is the only international language: It is spoken by about 250 million people around the world and is included on the UN list of languages. So, how similar is Russian to other Slavic languages and can its knowledge help one in understanding or mastering them

Ask the expert: Linguistic racism

Linguistic racism occurs when acts of racism are perpetuated against individuals on the basis of their language use. Victims of such racism are generally speakers of languages like Spanish or Arabic, or varieties of a language, like African American Vernacular English.

Spell It Out: Should English Transcription of Indian Words Be Reformed

The British colonial government never worked out a coherent and precise way of spelling Indian names.

Saudi initiative to promote Arabic to be launched next week

Saudi Arabias Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) will launch a global initiative next week for academic accreditation of centers and programs to teach Arabic to non-native speakers.

New Visa Options for Second Home Owners in Indonesia Indonesia Expat

The government is considering offering foreign citizens a limited stay visa without the need for employment or marriage.

Libya: Italian language to be taught in school - Culture - ANSAMedit

Libya: Italian language to be taught in school, In middle schools

India swims against English tide - Telegraph India

Mother tongue-based education that India wants to introduce in BTech courses at IITs is gradually being replaced by the English medium in countries such as Germany, China and Japan that had been pioneers in education in local languages.

How many countries in the world have Greek as their official language - Neos Kosmos

Greek is one of 24 official languages of the EU, and was the official language of the Olympics until the French came along in 1896. A long-held myth or rumour tells us that the US held a plebiscite after the war of revolution to decide if Ancient Greek or English would be spoken there.

Quebec announces plans to strengthen French language laws

'Quebec was born in French, and it will stay French,' French Language Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette said at a news conference on Tuesday.

Operating language German About the employers obligation to speak German

English is often the language of choice in large companies with international connections. Even if the company has a branch in Germany, the HR department, superiors and employees are often not based in Germany and the customers are international

Amazon Swedish language site will expand reach of local retailers

Amazon launches Swedish language website and promises to make more products available in the Nordic region.

How the Infiltration of French Words Changed English

Many French words were brought into English by Normans. After two hundred years of occupations, quite a few of these French words were absorbed into the English language.

Spains official linguistic institution steps back from gender-neutral pronoun

The pronoun elle can be used as an alternative to elella (heshe). The Observatory of Words defined the pronoun elle as follows:

How to protect the French language without weaponizing it

Gotcha journalism may get clicks, but it doesn't protect French in Montreal or ease decades-old tensions over divisive language politics.

How popular is China in Africa New survey sheds light on what ordinary people think

Twenty years after the first China-Africa forum, the perceptions of ordinary African citizens still need to be better considered in government-to-government interactions.

China Is Rapidly Expanding Its Oil Resources In Africa OilPricecom

As Chinas demand for energy continues to grow, Beijing is doubling down on oil and gas resources in Africa to build on its foreign infrastructure and influence

The Panorama is Shifting for Chinese language Fintech

The Panorama is Shifting for Chinese language Fintech

Spanish Speakers Up 30, Learners Up 60

In the last decade, the number of Spanish speakers worldwide has increased by 30, largely as a result of population growth in Latin America, and the number of learners of Spanish as a second language has grown by 60, according to the 2020 edition of Spanish in the World, published by the Instituto Cervantes.

Kenya to co-produce films with China to boost creative sector - CGTN

French language law in Canada: Part 1 - An introduction - Lexology

The Charter of the French language (R.S.Q. c. C-11) (the French Charter) was adopted in 1977 by the Quebec government

The Latest in Language Confusion: Morocco Switches Back from Arabic to French

Morocco, which switched instruction language in schools from French to Arabic in the 1980s, is now reversing course, to the dismay of some educators.

Translating science textbooks to Hausa is key to Nigerias development

The Bayero University Centre for Research in Nigerian Languages, Translation and Folklore Team recently translated some Science textbooks into the Hausa language.

Arabic must be more widely taught in schools in France

Arabic should be taught more widely in schools and as an extracurricular option, President Macron also announced in his anti-separatism speech.

How many words are there in the Russian language

The number of words in the most comprehensive Russian dictionary is just a third of the number of entries in the Oxford English Dictionary, but what does it say about their real numbers