Senior Writer
“Senior writer covering language, culture, and the people who carry both across borders.”
Bernadine Racoma is a senior writer at Day Translations covering language, culture, and the small everyday acts of translation that make global life work. Her features lean toward the human side of the industry — the lives of interpreters, linguists, and the communities they serve.
Engagement is an important part of various cultures. This is where the soon to be wedded couples publicly declare their intention to be married. This is also where the blessing of the family members is sought for. Here are some of the most interesting engagement…
In many ways, Thailand and the Philippines are similar when it comes to how they value the culture of being polite. There are certain rules observed when it comes to greetings, corporate communication, dealing with the elders and what to do when in public. These…
There are several components necessary to master a language. It is not just about being able to read and understand certain words. It also entails mastery of the spoken language. There are language learners who learn how to read and write fast. However, if they…
It has been known that not all beauty queens sent to compete in an international pageant can speak English. This is why it becomes a huge challenge for them to answer the final question during the coronation night in English. The final question and answer…
Traveling to a country that you are not familiar with can be both exciting and frightening. The thrill that comes with doing something for the first time is totally unmatched. At the same time, not knowing what to expect upon arrival can also make you…
Malaysia and Indonesia share a lot in common and one of them is their official language. Though there are slight differences in some words, the language used in these two countries are generally the same. Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Melayu is spoken by over 200…
Basque, one of the oldest languages in the world, is one of the most difficult languages to learn as it is not related to any other language. Its vocabulary and word structure are quite complicated. The language is spoken in Southwestern France and Northwestern Spain….
Proofreading is the process of examining written text carefully to spot and rectify typographical errors as well as correct spelling, style and grammar mistakes. While it is already difficult to proofread the work of others, it is doubly difficult to proofread your own work. Moreover,…
That men and women communicate differently is a widely accepted idea. There are notable differences in the way males and females communicate. In the present social setup, there is a need to be mindful of proper and appropriate communication. It is not enough to simply…
Under the Hindu culture, marriage is the 13th rite of passage out of the 16 most important ceremonies observed during a person’s lifetime. According to Hindu culture, there are 16 most important ceremonies in a person’s lifetime. Marriage is the 13th rite of passage that…
In everyday conversations, people sometimes get hit in a situation where they fall flat, unable to catch the last word or phrase said by the other party. Sometimes too, they simply cannot comprehend what the other person is saying that they fail to give a…
If you are familiar with Japanese drama, or Jdorama as it is usually called among the fans, you will have encountered the word “sumimasen” countless times. This is a very interesting word and it is something that is more deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, for…
