Author: Nisar Nikzad
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How Do You Zip Files and Folders?
In the tip-of-the-week on Sept. 24, 2014, we discussed simple methods of encrypting your files. Today, we will explain how to compress, or “zip”,…
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Should I Study my Client’s Language?
As most people with careers in the marketing business will tell you, the most important aspect to consider when marketing your service or business…
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To Translate or Not to Translate Your Business Cards
Are you a freelance translator or interpreter looking to make a strong first impression with your business cards? Many professionals in the translation industry…
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How Does Language Affect Event Perception?
Key Points: How Event Language Shapes Thought and Influences Perception As we have discussed in previous blogs, research conducted over the past few decades…
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Target Non-English Speakers| Expanding Your Market with 3 Tips
Expanding your company is a good way to continue to grow and develop brand recognition. This can be done in many ways; for example,…
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Tips for learning Japanese as a Second Language
Introduction For an English speaker, learning Japanese can seem overwhelming. With kanji, katakana, hiragana, and a new grammar structure, the learning process can seem…
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Understanding Translation Costs
When completing translation projects, one of the biggest concerns for clients and translators alike is understanding translation costs. Should translation services be charged per…
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Reading Novels in a Foreign Language
Are you interested in improving your language proficiency through reading? Engaging with novels can be a more enjoyable alternative to reading articles, as they…
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What Lunch Looks Like for People Around the World
Take a moment to reflect upon your lunches. No, not the lunch you had yesterday; think about the lunches you had in school. While…
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Translating Japanese Haiku: Does the Meaning Remain?
Furu ike ya Kawazu tobikomu Mizu no oto -Bashō The ancient pond A frog jumps in: Plop! -Donald Keene The tradition of Japanese poetry…