Day: August 7, 2023
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Another Famous Linguist: El Inca Garcilaso dela Vega (1539-1616)
Among the famous historical translators and interpreters in the industry, one name that comes up frequently is Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Inca Garcilaso…
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6 Traits to Look for in a Conference Interpreter
Conference Interpretation is a demanding skill where an interpreter provides real-time interpretation as the speaker presents, ensuring no delay in conveying the message. This…
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Ten Fascinating Facts About the Japanese Language
Key Points: Exploring the Unique Features of the Japanese Language The Japanese language is both captivating and unique, offering linguistic characteristics that set it…
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Understanding Positive and Negative Body Language
Understanding body language is a valuable skill, essential for effective communication, whether in professional or personal interactions. While verbal language may vary, body language…
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Musical training may enhance language processing
Recent studies have shown a positive link between a person’s ability to keep time with a musical rhythm and their ability to respond to…
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The History of Language: What We Used to Speak
Tracing languages back is one of the most useful tools in understanding how groups of people have moved, changed, and interacted. The dialects that…
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Simultaneous Interpretation and the Brain
Key Points The brain activates multiple regions during simultaneous interpretation Cognitive processes in simultaneous interpreting rely on memory and attention control The caudate nucleus…
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First Senate speech in Spanish
Early June of 2013 saw a new first in the Senate building in Washington, DC: the Senator from Virginia, Time Kaine, stood up to…
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Cleaning up mistranslated signs | What a cool idea
Key Points: Introduction Anyone who has traveled to a foreign country is familiar with the mild amusement or sometimes confusion that comes from encountering…
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Customer Service Around the World
Key Points Introduction If you have ever worked in a restaurant or retail store, the phrase “the customer is always right” might have been…