Literary translation is an intricate art that requires not only linguistic knowledge but also a deep understanding of culture, idiomatic expressions, and context. When translating literature, it’s not just about words, but the soul of the text. Translators must navigate challenges of literary translation, understanding how to preserve the essence of the original while adapting
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Social media in America is frequently viewed as a series of fads: FaceBook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and many others all give users the option of showcasing what’s important in various aspects of their lives. All of them, however, are seen as playful, allowing for banter, sharing jokes, and calling people out on social faux
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How Similar Languages Make Learning Easier It is common knowledge that English originated in Northern Europe and later spread across the globe. Yet, many English speakers assume that learning other languages, particularly European ones, is daunting. The truth is that several languages are closely related to English, making them much easier to learn. If you’ve
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Hello and welcome back to our tip of the week series! This week I’m going to introduce you to Word Text Boxes. Similarly to Word Shapes, text boxes are extremely useful for formatting documents for the following reasons: They draw attention to text They allow you to move the text around They allow you to
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A legal deposition is a formal process in which prosecuting and defense attorneys gather sworn testimony from witnesses who cannot attend the trial. These statements are collected to use as evidence, with a court reporter present to accurately transcribe every spoken word. In cases where witnesses have limited English proficiency, a deposition interpreter becomes essential
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World energy resources spread across borders. Some societies prosper because of reserves of coal, crude oil or even water for nuclear or hydropower. Others must negotiate with other countries to obtain the resources they need. So, when it comes to the energy market, inter-cultural discussion is vital. Developing new and existing energy resources often depends
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Welcome to the final article in our six-part series on simultaneous interpretation! By now you’re familiar with many of the requirements necessary to be an effective interpreter or to evaluate an interpreter’s work, but we thought it’d be helpful to summarize these points. Interpreters who want to convey language meaning and cultural nuance must be
The fact that Italians talk with their hands is generally accepted as a stereotype, a joke, and the truth. Far from simply being an outlet for emotions, the movement of an Italian’s hands conveys depth and meaning that words may not fully express. Gesticulation has been passed down through generations, just like spoken or signed
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Navigating the Challenges of Simultaneous Interpretation Humor can present unique challenges for simultaneous interpreters during assignments. It happens to everyone: we’ve all felt out of place at one time or another. Whether you’re in an unfamiliar city needing to ask for directions or feeling uncomfortable at an unexpected social gathering, such situations can arise frequently.
“La bella lingua” is appreciated all over the world as one of the most beautiful spoken languages. It is the 8th most spoken language in the United States largely due to a high rate of immigration of Italians during the late 19th century. It is also the 2nd largest ethnic market in the United States
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