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Why Arabic Language Presence on the Internet is Lower Than Expected

Key Points Introduction The Arabic language, despite being the fifth-largest language on Earth, has a surprisingly low presence on the internet. There are over 237 million native Arabic speakers, yet Arabic internet content represents less than 1% of all web pages. The percentage of online content in Arabic remains far lower than expected when compared

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A Brief History of Romance Languages

Key Points: Introduction Romance languages are an integral part of the world’s linguistic and cultural heritage, tracing their origins back to Vulgar Latin, the language spoken by the common people of the Roman Empire. Understanding where Romance languages originated helps explain their widespread influence across Europe and beyond. The history of Romance languages reflects centuries

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Education in law or language?

Two colleges in Israel have recently applied for permission to create programs to teach undergraduate Israeli law programs… in English. The colleges insist that the program will help draw in foreign students looking for a background in international law, but opponents within the Education Committee formed to study the proposals argue that such a program

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Ukraine may change the language of the natural gas industry

Up until the last few weeks, natural gas developers may have been wise to learn Russian. The second-biggest exporter of natural gas in the world, Russia has been supplying 30 percent of Europe’s gas resources, and that meant looking to Russia when expanding overseas. But the future of natural gas, and the investments, development and

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Why Every Paralegal Should be Familiar with Language Services

As demands for legal services for non-English speaking clients continues to grow, language barriers are a common and on-going challenge for paralegals. The world is also witnessing new trends in the globalization of the legal industry – law firms are expanding across borders, working with foreign governments and councils, and working with foreign institutions within

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Attending an International Conference When You Don’t Speak the Language

Have you ever heard about an interesting international conference but hesitated to attend because it was hosted in a language you don’t speak? This is a common concern, but it shouldn’t stop you from attending the conference. International conferences provide a valuable platform for learning and networking, and with modern technology, there are many ways

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How Eliminating Language Barriers Helps People Understand the Value of Water

Let’s say you want to tackle the issue of clean water access. Around the globe, 783 million people lack access to safe, clean water, according to the UN, and you work with a group that wants to do something about it. No doubt your company or organization will plan systems to improve water treatment, quality

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Italian Gesticulation

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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