What is Gendered Language and Which Languages are Gendered?
There is very little gendered language in English, apart from pronouns like “she”, “he” and possessives like “his” and “hers”. Of course, gender has crept into colloquial English to some extent. Funnily enough, some objects are often colloquially referred to as “she” rather than “he” or “it” (gender neutral), such as ships and other vehicles, […]
How Attempts at Translation Have Changed Language
The demand for translation and good translators is probably at an all-time high today, but the need for translation has been around ever since the first people left home and encountered others who spoke another language. These days, languages have become standardised and translation has become a lot easier. It hasn’t always been like that. Imagine […]
5 Writing Tricks to Master the Written Form of a Foreign Language
Get Yourself in the Right Frame of Mind Achieving mastery of a second language is no easy task but it can happen if you are set on achieving this skill. One of the best starting points is setting your goals and being committed to trying to reach each one as you proceed. Organisation is the […]
Why Understanding a Culture helps to Unlock a Language
Is it really possible to become fluent in a language without having a basic understanding of its culture? Some people say you can communicate quite accurately without considering the cultural context of the words, phrases, and sentences while others say you are missing out on the truth of a language if you don’t have some […]
Do You Change Personality When You Switch Language?
Can your personality really change if you switch languages? Some social psychologists think that it can, but only if you have a reasonably sufficient grounding in the culture in which the language is spoken. The theory is that language and culture are indivisible so that the dominant personality traits of the culture override and permeate […]
Why the French Language is Special
France: Where Language and Culture Intertwine Few countries emphasize the relationship between language and culture as much as France. Any visit to France or its dependencies and overseas territories can never be appreciated without any knowledge of the French language. Mastering French provides a window into one of Europe’s great economic and cultural powerhouses. Proud […]
Translation & Interpreting Master’s Degrees at Australian Universities
Australian universities have a well-deserved reputation for their excellent courses and qualifications. Are you are looking to get a foothold on the translating and interpreting career ladder and have already had experience as a translator or interpreter in your own country? Are you already qualified with a translating & interpreting Bachelor’s Degree in Australia or […]
What You Should Know Before You Start Blogging in Two Languages
If you don’t have bilingual blog yet but would like to have a go you should consider the points below first: Will You Have Sufficient Time? Maintaining a blog is not as easy as you might think. It does take up time which is often valuable time spent on an activity that was never done […]
Language in Sports: Communicating With the Referee
How sports players are reported to be communicating in sports with referees in Europe is an interesting topic. In competitions like the UEFA Champions League referees that are linked with the competitions are from just about anywhere in Europe. One recent example is the final of the 2017 Champions League which was played at the beginning […]
Small Business Benefits From Internationalisation
International business relations are crucial for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as it enables them to prosper in what is seen as an ever increasing competitive world. A recent study has revealed that international business expansion leads to more employment. The European Commission backed and funded an international business study called the “Internationalisation of European SMEs”, which took […]
