8 examples of funny translation mistakes

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 29/07/2019
  • etymology, False friends, language learning, Marketing, Professional translators, Quality
Funny translation mistakes One reason we’re glad the proposed world language Esperanto hasn´t really caught on; we can still enjoy funny translation mistakes… Though, for most parts, we are doing a fairly darn good job of it – translating between languages, that is. However, as these examples show, there are still those moments when good […]
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Gender in language

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 27/07/2019
  • Chinese, English, Linguistics, Spanish, words
Gender in language – A mysterious thing For most native English speakers, gender in language is a mysterious thing. Why is an inanimate object like a chair feminine in Italian but masculine in Russian?   Examples of gender in languages The first thing to note is that the gender isn’t so much a property of […]
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5 Tips: How to take your company international

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 26/07/2019
Your business just expanded nicely locally. But should you now take your company international? Are currently strategizing towards it – we could not be happier for you. In the same way, we would love nothing more than to see your business flourish in the new space it is entering. 
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Top five language learning questions answered

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 16/07/2019
  • Chinese, English, etymology, French, German, language learning, poetry, Portuguese, Spanish
Learning a new language can seem like a difficult task. But when you go through the process you will enjoy the rewarding experiences that a new language will offer you. However, next time you come across those funny ads that guarantee you’ll learn a language in 2 weeks or 1 month, don´t believe it!
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