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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We’re back to talk about another great 2021 science fiction film remake, directed by Dennis Villeneuve. If you’re a fan of books turned movies, Dune and the languages of Dune won’t disappoint. The Dune novel was written by American author Frank Herbert in 1965. For…
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Marketing a product or service may seem simple when appealing to your typical audience, but how do you market your business to a global audience? There are many people and businesses out there that don’t understand the importance of localization. If you own a business and…
If you are interested in working in the language services industry, becoming a transcriptionist is one of the choices open to you. The job is demanding, but it’s also rewarding. In this post, we look at how to become a transcriptionist and what the job…
So, you’re a published author. Congratulations! You have great content and want to share it with the rest of the world. Only one problem separates you from doing this; your book is written in your mother tongue and the rest of the world speaks different…
Affecting the economies of every nation on earth, globalization is a topic that’s on everyone’s lips these days. But did you know that it’s a process that dates back to 1492? A working paper created by Kevin H. O’Rourke and Jeffrey G. Williamson for the…
Day Translations’ CEO suggests that the difference between a leader and a boss can affect the productivity of employees. These differences can bring out the best performance in employees. This is as a response to the good working environment a leader creates at the workplace….
The English alphabet has a fascinating history, and the development of each letter of the alphabet has its own story. Although English is widely spoken, for the non-English speakers, the English language is one of the most difficult languages to learn. Indeed, there are many…
Imagine a workplace where employers treat their employees as human beings that thrive on excelling in their personal and professional lives. At Day Translations, the CEO’s employee-focused management style has always been at the epicenter of productivity and sustainably engaged employees, or as he refers…
Spoken by some 600 million people across the world, Spanish is the mother tongue of more than 500 million people. It’s one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and the official language of about 20 Spanish-speaking countries, the majority of which are…
Even though we have access to some of the best cyber-security preventions these days, the threat of cyber-attacks is still very real. One of the most effective ways to prevent cyber-attacks is through cyber security localization. If you’re not sure how localization and business cyber…
Even though the goal of marketing is still focused on generating brand awareness, increasing leads, and growing and scaling your business, the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped international marketing in more than just one way. From the start of 2020, businesses have been forced to change…
Did you know that there are more than just two types of translations? The exponential growth and demand for quality translations are shaping the entire language services industry. To the increasing globalization of businesses, translation has evolved, and all become all but the center of…
