Long-form writer covering culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift.
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Long-form writer covering culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift.
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eldean Smith writes long-form features for Day Translations on culture, identity, and the slow, generational ways languages shift. Her work follows the human side of linguistic change — what gets kept, what gets lost, and who decides.
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Serbia is a beautiful destination that never ceases to fascinate its visitors. One of its most fascinating (and often confusing for foreigners) customs is Christmas. Orthodox Christmas, unlike the Western world’s version, is celebrated on the 7th of January each year. But why don’t the…
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The Russian Federation offers countless new opportunities for businesses looking to expand their global reach. However, it’s important to keep in mind that there are a few intricacies involved in doing business in Russia. To help you better understand the landscape, here’s a look at…
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. But for many, this day is about a lot more than just the return of warmer days. Over the last few hundred years, many myths have been spread about the solstice….
As a majorly industrialized country, Russia continues to grow as its economy improves. Some of the best industries in the Russian Federation include the automotive industry, defense, electronics, finance, telecommunication, and energy. Many of them have support from foreign companies in the European Union as…
If you’re a Chinese teacher looking to find Chinese classes in the US, it might seem like a daunting task. But with the correct information at hand, it can be more accessible than ever to bring our skills to America and help spread language awareness…
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia (which translates to Irish Language Week) is an annual international event that celebrates and promotes the Irish language and its fascinating culture. The event is celebrated not only in Ireland, but all around the world. First established in 1902, it’s…
They say that our eyes are the windows to our soul. And in the same sense, language is like the window to the soul of a culture. But every language is unique, and sometimes, translating ideas, feeling, and situations into another language causes its essence…
The Chinese chop – called YìnJian – is the equivalent of a stamp and is used in lieu of signatures on personal documents. Chops are also used for office paperwork, contracts, and any other item requiring acknowledgment or authorship. The History of the Chinese…
While you might be someone that learns best by reading as much as possible about a specific topic, your coworker might do better by listening to lectures on the subject. The simple truth is that there are a variety of different learning styles, and we…
Did you know that fundamental language access rights (Title VI of the civil rights act) don’t only apply to U.S civilians with Limited English Proficiency (LEP individuals)? As a foreign language interpreter or translator working and living in the United States, you also have the…
Considered by some as the founding fathers of modern translation and interpretation, Dragomans played a vital role in the ancient Ottoman Empire and later in Turkey. But who were the Dragomans, and what essential roles did they play? Let’s dig into the topic… The…
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…
