Alphabet Trivia!

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 07/02/2019
  • alphabet, Hieroglyphs, language, LanguageLearning, Translation
Our skills of communication define humanity as a species and separate us from other creatures on the planet. A written language, made possible by an alphabet, has allowed us to develop as a species. Cooperation has been essential to our development. And strong social skills combined with a sophisticated way of understanding one-another has enabled […]
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How the internet has changed the way we write

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 06/02/2019
  • creative writing, journalism, language, Translation, translation agency
Technology has had a significant impact on the way we communicate. These days information can be disseminated across the globe within seconds. This has made cell phones, tablets, and laptops a crucial tool for writers. However, the creation of the internet has directly influenced the written word. Enhancing creativity  Since the internet became so dominant […]
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The Most Famous Newspapers

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 04/01/2019
  • language, media, MSM, newspapers, Translation
What are the most famous newspapers around the world? While they are not such a primary source of information today, as they were some decades ago (that honor now belongs to social media, online news sites and broadcasts), newspapers are still relevant in today’s world. There are, however, newspapers that are more famous than others. […]
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The Quirks of US English

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 04/12/2018
  • dialects, English, language, Translation, US English, USA
English is one of the most widely spoken languages. 1,500 million people worldwide speak English, of whom only 375 million are native speakers. It is also one of the most sought-after skills. Fluency in English is considered an essential qualification for many candidates, especially if applying to a multinational firm. The language originated in Great Britain, […]
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Visiting China? Learn the basics!

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 21/11/2018
  • China, Chinese, language, language learning, Translation, translation service
Chinese is considered by most westerners to be one of the most difficult languages to learn. Certainly the pronunciation and intonation can be challenging… and let’s not even consider the immense number of characters! Did you know that there are 50,000 Chinese characters? And just reading a newspaper requires knowledge of around 2000. However, it’s also […]
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