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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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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Survival rates of endangered languages

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 28/02/2019
  • endangered languages, language learning, languages, minority langiuages, Translation
The disappearance of endangered languages ​​is not just a present-day occurrence. In the last 5000 years, linguists have estimated that at least 30,000 languages ​​were born and disappeared. Usually, without leaving a trace. However, with time it is clear that the rhythm of language mortality has increased dramatically, especially since the European colonial conquests. For […]
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Does being bilingual make you more attractive?!

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 22/02/2019
  • Attraction, bilingual, bilingual attractive, English speakers, language learning
If you are reading this, it’s because you speak English. That means that you speak a language that has around 1.4 billion speakers. However, if you learn another language you can chat with many more! Choose French and you will suddenly be able to talk to another 220 million people. That alone is incredible! But […]
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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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