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Now, as part of our Christmas traditions from around the world series, let’s travel to France. The celebration of Christmas in France varies by region. Most provinces celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. However, in eastern and northern France, the Christmas season begins on December 6th, with St. Nicholas Day (la fête de Saint…
When you wake up on Christmas morning, what do you see? Have your stockings been filled by Dun Che Lao Ren? Don’t forget to leave straw on your shoes to feed the hungry camels, who have journeyed for 12 days to see the Christ child. Perhaps your house is visited not once, not twice, but…
Did you learn Pig Latin as a child? If so, like many Americans, Pig Latin might have been the first “second language” you learned! Somewhere between second and sixth grade, a child is asked, “Ooday ouyay peaksay igpay atinlay?” At which point, the exciting process of orienting the ear to understand it more quickly, and…
Today’s world sees more and more people interacting and doing business with individuals from other countries. A major barrier to these interactions is language. At conferences or other gatherings, interpreters are often in the background offering an interpretation of the speaker’s words from one language into another. Interpretation is conducted in two different modes: simultaneous…
As communication between nations becomes more and more necessary, the need for highly qualified interpreters expands. If you are considering a career in interpreting, or are considering hiring an interpreter for a specific need, you should be aware of the various specializations in the field. There are various types of interpreting, each requiring a different…
Simultaneous interpretation is usually contrasted with consecutive interpretation. That said, the adjective “simultaneous” may be a misnomer in that, although the interpreter is still in the booth wearing headphones and speaking into a mic, the interpreter needs to wait until the sentence is understood and processed before interpreting. Nonetheless, a simultaneous interpreter is listening and…
When conducting business in Russia, before you even arrive, it is important to familiarize yourself with the most important basic phrases. Learning some of the following will allow you to travel around more easily, communicate your needs to non-English speakers, and greet those you are working with in their own language. Greetings Hello (formal)…
If you’re an English speaker, you can easily make your way throughout Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, where English is the native language. However, along your journey, you may struggle to understand a few words here and there due to distinct accent differences. Or, you may notice that certain spellings or phrases are different…
Body language is an integral part of how we communicate with one another. It always has been and it always will be. Some of us talk with our hands, most of us shift in our seat when we start to get nervous, and all of us do it without thinking. Unfortunately, we live in a…
Having an interpreter at a business meeting can prove to be a huge asset when you are doing business with international clients and business prospects. So, when is it appropriate to provide an interpreter to help you conduct international business more easily? When you’re dealing with clients that do not speak your language comfortably or…