Staff Writer
“Reports on the language industry — its tools, its trends, and the working life of translators and interpreters.”
Kayan Milwood reports on the language industry — its tools, its trends, and the practical questions translators ask each other off-stage. She writes the kind of pieces that make sense to a working linguist.
If you’re going to be successful on a global scale, you need to communicate well with your international audience. The only way to do this in a meaningful way is to speak their language. With this in mind, your next move would be to seek…
Everything has a beginning. Stories, people, and arguably time all have a beginning, and so does language. But, when and where did human language start evolving? What is the story when it comes to the origin of language? It’s quite interesting to think about this…
Rita Mae Brown once said “Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Every language contains countless unique words, ideas, and philosophies. Language is absolute, you either understand what is being said,…
If you weren’t aware before, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a prequel to the wonderful and magical Harry Potter series. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you know you’re in for a treat when you get into this storyline. In today’s post,…
For some people, reading books is an escape from reality. They enjoy being immersed in the magic of a fictional realm or gaining knowledge and ideas from the non-fictional work of a great human mind. But what are the world’s most translated books? Whatever your…
Home to more than 640 million people, Latin America is made up of South America, Middle America, and parts of the Caribbean. But we’re guessing there are some fun facts about Latin America you weren’t aware of! Because Latin America covers such a broad area,…
As our world moves deeper into globalization and the digital age, we’re more interconnected that ever before. This means that the need for accessibility cannot take a back seat. And that’s also why closed captioning and video accessibility matter more than ever before. When we…
There’s an interesting story behind the flame filled festivals of Las Fallas. Our Day Translations blog can’t wait to ignite the fire and bring the origins and practices of this festival alive. Today we’ve landed in Spain and are traveling to Valencia, the country’s 3rd…
Have you ever wondered where all these ‘strange’ languages come from that you read in books and hear in movies? Truth be told, it’s quite creative and fans from all over the world take on the task to form Facebook and other groups to discuss,…
There are some amazing benefits that come with localizing your website, many of which are linked to giving you the opportunity to gain visibility, attract more customers, and of course, make more money. But what are the benefits of localizing your fashion website? When you…
Who doesn’t love a holiday filled with heart-shaped cards, balloons, chocolates, and flowers? For most countries, Valentine’s day is fast approaching and it is exciting to once again see business places and homes adorned with beautiful decorations. But how much do you know about Valentine’s…
J.K. Rowling created history when she created the magical and exciting world of Harry Potter. The characters and the storyline come together and take us on an unforgettable and magical adventure whether you read the books or watch the movies. Of course, here at Day…
