Minion Language – The Truth Behind Minionese

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“Despicable Me” is a series that took over the world when it came out in 2010. The adorable yellow characters had a charm of their own, all due to their unique personalities and their unmistakable look. But one of the things that truly intrigued first-time watchers was minion language, also called Minionese or banana language by the fan base. To those who never watched any of the films, Minionese language sounds like pure nonsense. However, fans know that there is a meaning behind some of the things said by the… Read More

How popular is the German Language around the World?

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German may not be the most widely spoken language globally but it is still the native language of almost 92% of the population in Germany. This means that over 74 million people speak German as their first language. In addition, there are also around 5.6 million people who speak German as their second language. German is also one of the most widely taught languages globally, with many students learning it to gain access to a large number of resources and opportunities available in German-speaking countries. As a result of all… Read More

The French Language and its impact on the Translation Industry

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Without having to get into the history of the French Language, I will present a few scenarios that will hopefully point out the impact of the French language on the translation industry. First and foremost, it’s important that you are aware of the many variations of the French Language that exist in many French-speaking countries around the world today. We will compare some of these different dialects of French with the main French language that is spoken in France. Let’s start with the French-Canadian dialect for example. Again, we will… Read More

The Venezuelan Immigrant and The Translations Industry

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Today let’s discuss the importance of the Venezuelan immigrant who comes to the United States to the translation industry. This is a very important marriage if you will where many Venezuelans leave their homeland to come to the US (and elsewhere) for a better life. When these immigrants arrive here in the US, their goal is primarily to make life better for themselves. Often, they bring with them all types of documents like marriage certificates, divorce decrees, high school, and college transcripts with the goal of integrating into the society… Read More

Russian Translation Amidst the Current War

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Well, I am sure that everyone by now knows or has heard about this current war between Russia and Ukraine which has been going on for months now. The purpose of this article is not to take side in this conflict but to investigate how this war affects Russian translation requests that we get from customers and how it affects the relationship between translation companies and their Russian clients as well as the relationship between translation companies and the customers who request Russian translations but are not necessarily Russian themselves.… Read More

Can You Understand Jamaican Patois As A Native English Speaker?

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There is a slight difference between hearing someone speak in a language totally unknown to you to hearing one Creole language that has a lot of similarities with English, known as Jamaican patois. In this article, I will tell you all the differences between English and Patois, along with the similarities and characteristics that will help you have a better understanding of this fantastic Jamaican language. I will also teach you some incredible expressions that you can use to embarrass your family while pretending to speak patois with the delivery… Read More

What Does The World Think About American Football?

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How would you describe American football to a non-American? To a lot of people, American football is a sport made up of a bunch of muscular guys fighting to get control of a ball while wearing some bicycle helmets. Which would basically be a pretty good summary of the sport. But for those of us who really love the game, American Football is much more than a testosterone-filled sport, because it identifies us as a nation. Along with McDonald's, Kentucky, and every other kind of unhealthy food. So, what does… Read More

Cuban Spanish Vs. Venezuelan Spanish – Can You Spot the Difference?

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A lot of people are convinced that Cuban and Venezuelan Spanish sound similar. However, if you were to make this statement in front of a Cuban and a Venezuelan, you could end up making an enemy or being exiled from Latin America. Just kidding, Latin Americans are not so jealous of their language! What do you mean I have been banned from Cuba and Venezuela? As with English, Spanish has a wide variety of regionalisms, making it one of the most complex and fun languages to learn. And of course,… Read More

Haitian-Creole Vs. Cape Verdean Creole – What is the Difference?

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Creole languages are one of the most impressive and important linguistic variants in the world.And a great source of confusion for people who do not practice them and think they are the identical. In this article, I will tell you the differences between Haitian Creole and Cape Verdean Creole, and the reason why these languages were created (and I will probably complain about my salary for the third time this week). So, stay in your seat, and enjoy the article! What is Haitian Creole? The Creole languages are languages born… Read More