Although there were numerous Ottoman Empire languages, only one reigned supreme. As the official language of government and the court of the Empire, the written language of Ottoman Turkish ruled over the rest of the languages in contemporary use across the empire. While minorities in…
With the range of subjects covered through online tuition continually expanding, e-learning courses continue to grow in popularity. From vocational courses through to niche academic fields of studies, online learning makes academic studies possible for students all across the world. Organizations also use e-Courses to…
The fascinating array of languages used in J.R.R Tolkien’s novels, including The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, took the world by storm when they were brought to life on the silver screen and in print. But did Tolkien really create entire languages for his…
Effective communication doesn’t only make the workplace feel better. It shows up in results as well! In fact, companies that have tactics in place to continuously improve strong communication skills at work are 50% more likely to report lower turnover levels compared to those that…
If you’ve ever heard them having a conversation, you’ll know all too well that Australians have their own unique language. In essence, it’s an English dialect, but without brushing up on Aussie English, you might feel a little lost in translation if you’re heading down…
Our world is becoming more and more globalized by the day, and as a result, many of us are being introduced to a variety of some of the most spoken languages in the world. With a plethora of countries, cultures, and ethnicities that all have…
Most graphic designers will admit that 30% of their work revolves around modifying another designer’s blunders. The same rings true for human translators when it comes to dealing with automated translations. Almost a third of a translator’s time is spent fixing the errors machine translation…
One of the most fundamental aspects of Serbian origin is undeniably Slava. This universal yet primarily religious and traditional family holiday is a classic trademark of the Serbs and is the second-largest family holiday in the country. It is only in Serbia where you will…
In any scientific field, it’s always super important to use the correct terms when referring to specific things. And the same goes for the science of linguistics. The only problem is that some linguistic terms get a bit muddled by the public. That’s why we’ve…
The packaging, aka the labeling on your beauty or cosmetic product, has the power to make or break its success. Do you know what you need to avoid when it comes to labeling your products? In this article we’ll cover 4 critical mistakes you should…
Did you know that there are more than 150 different languages spoken in Finland? That’s a lot of lingos to get used to, but luckily, not all of them are official languages! Finland’s two official languages are Finnish and Swedish, but there’s also an impressive…
‘Dif-tor heh smusma’. If you’re a fan of Star Trek then you’d be familiar with this very popular Vulcan phrase. Translated in English to mean ‘Live long and prosper’, this popular phrase is well known to be spoken by Mr Spock and has been around…
