Japan is an island country located in East Asia, comprising around 6,852 islands, which is one of the reasons why there are several languages spoken in Japan. Around 97% of the land area of Japan is made up of the largest islands, Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido…
China is the largest country in Asia, comprising a total area of 9,596,961 square kilometers or 3,705,407 square miles, and is distinguished for having many distinct features, including the variety of Chinese Languages. In early 2019, the Chinese population was estimated to be 1.4 billion,…
Updated 2022 You cannot help but be impressed when you meet someone capable of speaking one or two languages other than their mother tongue. So, if you ever meet a hyperpolyglot, it’s gonna blow your mind. But is this really possible, and if so, how…
When we ask ourselves ‘what languages are spoken in Brazil’ we may not be considering the journey this country has been through to claim an official language. Indeed, the history of the Brazilian language, Brazilian Portuguese, and indigenous languages is quite rich and unknown by…
Christmas may not be here for another few months but we thought we’d treat you, our readers, with a little early Christmas gift this year. That said, how about a movie special? We’re talking Christmas Chronicles and its Elvish Language! We can safely say that…
So you think you’ve heard of, or come across all the languages of the world. Well, have you ever heard about the Xhosa language? And if you have, what do you know about it? Perhaps you’ve heard it briefly in the South African National anthem…
Often considered the world’s first ‘real’ alphabet, the ancient Greek alphabet is a direct or indirect ancestor of all modern European alphabets. But how old is it really, and what’s the story behind the evolution of the Greek alphabet? The team at Day Translations decided…
How familiar are you with Mesoamerican history? Children who grew up in Central and South America learned early on about the Indigenous Mayans. Mel Gibson’s 2006 ‘Apocalypto’ movie tells the story of the Mayan civilization at the pinnacle of its wealth and power. However, the…
The lovable characters from “Despicable Me” finally had spin-off movie. One of the biggest draws? The minion language. But can you figure out the banana language that they speak? There’s a song by these little characters that has become a popular Dubsmash track. Many Minions…
Minecraft is a digital sandbox world created by Mojang studios and developer Markus “Notch” Persson. In the game, you are free to explore seemingly limitless boundaries and create anything your heart desires—as long as you can make it with the various 3d blocks you find…
Continuing our quest to find out the origins of various languages, our language for today is Chinese. We’re excited to share what we know about the origins of the Chinese language. The language, certain traditions, and foods are known throughout the world and are growing…
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…
