Spanish vs. French – Battle of Languages

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Which Language is The Best? If there is one thing most of us are clear about, it is that English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, as is Chinese, which has proven to be an admirable rival. However, while these two giants are vying for the top spot in the world, there are two languages that are fighting to become the second most predominant language. Spanish and French, a battle that has been raging for centuries. How did this battle begin? Until a few decades ago,… Read More

Fascinating Cultural Differences between East and West

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Most people know that the cultural differences between the East and the West are gigantic. Despite our similarities, we have a different way of thinking and living, which makes us completely different and unique human beings depending on where we are born. If you are planning to get to know a new culture or visit another country, stay at the end to discover what makes us so different. Why does culture matter? If we think about it in retrospect, culture plays a determining role in how we relate to other… Read More

iPhone vs Android – Cultural & Language Implications

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There are rivalries in this world that would make the eternal disputes between God and the devil, between atheists and Catholics, and the fights between the different soccer teams on the planet look minuscule. We refer of course to the rivalry between iPhone and Samsung, two tech giants that have been fighting for years to achieve supremacy as the best smartphone company, after a fight that would end up costing Samsung more than a billion dollars. But how did all this conflict come about? The origin of the war To… Read More

Is the French Language as Romantic as Some People Claim?

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Perhaps to get the right answer to this question,maybe it is betterto find out more about the languages that fall under the tag “romance.” According to linguistic experts, there are more than 20 languages regarded under this category. Any translation professional doing French English transcription would do a better job bearing in mind that in order of popularity and widespread usage, the French language comes third after Spanish  and Italian. Others are Portuguese, Romanian,Catalan, Latin, Venetian, and Sardinian- just to mention a few. So, from the root word classification, yes,… Read More

Japanese & Chinese Cuisines Compared

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Earth is a beautiful planet that is partially and dominantly populated by individuals characterized by different skin tones yet sharing the same DNA footprints. Whether you are African, American, European, or Asian, it is our rich cultural heritage that uniquely distinguish and unite us. For instance, food culture is one of the oldest discerning factors among humans. It is a signature remark on where we came from and how we grew up. It is the identity in these food preparations that put Asians on the world map. The cooking style… Read More

Translation services and the US Border Crossings

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The American dream has and continues to be a target destination for many individuals especially the ones closer to its border crossing. However, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) remains a scarecrow that many individuals do not want to face. Reason? Unending communication barriers between the public and Agency personnel. For these individuals held hostage at the US border crossings, communication is not their main challenge, their main problem is communicating in English. There is a thin line between translation services and the US border crossings which intentionally labels… Read More

The importance of CART Services in modern Society

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CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) is a live captioning or instantaneous translation service. It accurately relays a message being passed across a targeted audience via visual print display. To understand the importance of CART services in modern society, we have to look at the benefits it reaps for deaf individuals in our society or people with hearing impairments. This translation service gives these group of people an easy time when attending conferences, lectures, presentations, or even watching educational or other useful videos. It also foresters an inclusive feel to everyone… Read More

Italian Life in Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston, Massachusetts has its fair share of fame on the world stage but not because of it being New England’s most populous city. Ever heard of the Boston marathon? This event has brought people from all corners of the earth to enjoy some of Boston, Massachusetts’ renowned baked beans, have a stroll across its sensational Fenway Park, and toast some drinks with new friends at Cheers bar. It is for this reason that an Italian Life in Boston, Massachusetts is an ideal recommendation for anyone thinking of making an impromptu… Read More

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Vis-à-Vis the Translation Industry

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a science fiction genre. Humans are now real-life characters in their continuous development and narration. Perfecting real-time translation is a fantasy brought to life by AI’s seamless integration record with our daily routines. From social media monitoring to self-driving cars, AI is the King and Queen of mimicking the human lifestyle. Therefore, artificial intelligence (AI) vis-à-vis the translation industry is just another domain this technology has mastered. Why AI for the Translation Industry? AI technology makes language and document translation easy and flawless. Handling multiple… Read More