Learning A New Language Keeps You Young

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 14/02/2019
  • bilingual, language learning, Translation, translators
“Hi. I’d like to have your finest wine please” “Je m’appelle Charles.” “Gracias, senorita” Whatever your intentions for learning a new language – be it to express yourself in a foreign country, relate better to some of your co-workers or just for the fun of it – you are actually doing yourself more good than […]
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Discovering idioms in Quechua

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 17/01/2019
  • Incan Empire, language learning, Quechua, Quechua Language Family, Translation
What is Quechuan? Quechua, often referred to as Runasimi (“people’s language”), is an indigenous language family spoken by several million people in South America. Quechua was the main language family of the Incan empire, which rose from the Peruvian highlands sometime in the early 13th century, and survived until 1572. Although the colonists tried to suppress Quechua, it survived […]
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Why language-learners should study idioms

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 14/01/2019
  • idiom, language learning, Translation, translator
What is an idiom? idiom /ˈɪdɪəm/ noun: idiom; plural noun: idioms a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g. over the moon, see the light ). synonyms: expression, idiomatic expression, turn of phrase, set phrase, fixed expression, phrase; formallocution “‘Far out,’ she replied, […]
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Visiting Thailand!

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 10/12/2018
  • language learning, Learning Thai, Thai, Thailand, travelling, Visiting Thailand
Thailand is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations – 45 million people pass through Bangkok airport each year. Although especially famous for it’s beautiful and historic capital, Bangkok; Thailand also renown for delicious food, stunning beaches and cheap bargains! Did you know that Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country that was never colonized by an […]
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Learning Japanese

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 29/11/2018
  • Japan, Japanese, language learning, Translation, translation service, translator
For English speakers, learning Japanese can be a really daunting task. The foremost reason for that, is the way the language is written. Often, professional translators make sure that when they translate Japanese; they write the pronunciation of the original phrase in the translated text as well. Furthermore, the vocals and consonants that make up […]
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