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14
May
More practical tips for effective foreign language learning

Wow – if this space isn't more deserted than a desert (pun intended), I don't know what is! With many new assignments and interesting new projects going on lately here at Carel, I hadn’t even realized a whole

13
Apr
Easter in Bulgaria, Friday 13th and more

With Easter holidays upon us this week, an Easter-related post was bound to sneak its way here. The true reason why I felt compelled to devote a piece on this particular week of the year though is a bit

27
Mar
Learning a foreign language: experience-derived tips (part II)

Today we’ll focus again on some more practical tips for learning a foreign language – in continuation of our first post of this series. 1. Time management: yes, the constant lack of time is a chronic issue for

17
Mar

Happy St. Patrick’s day!

Happy St. Patrick’s day!

No wonder Guinness is currently attempting to get St Patrick’s Day officially recognized by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ as ‘The Friendliest Day of the Year’ – I mean, does anyone know of another country’s national holiday that is

08
Mar
Here’s to all the ladies!

In honor of March 8th – International Women’s day, today’s post is of course dedicated to all the ladies. Being a woman myself, I couldn’t help but

21
Feb
International Mother Language Day 2012

International Mother Language Day is observed every year on 21 February worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the

11
Feb
Did you know? Interesting facts about Alaska and its culture

The fierce winter that has come upon us in the past few weeks has inevitably left our thoughts more or less preoccupied with the weather and the plummeting

31
Jan
Learning a foreign language: several experience-derived tips

So you’ve decided to learn a foreign language – good for you! You’ve just done yourself (and your future) a favour that you will without a shadow of a doubt find to be

16
Jan
Looking for a career change? Here’s what it takes to become a translator

Ever been in one of those peculiar states of mind where you feel like you are on the very brink of finding your dream career, yet for some annoying reason you

31
Dec
Happy New Year from Carel Translations

Instead of New Year wishes, here is a selection of three memorable quotes that we consider well worth starting the New year with: "Be at war with your vices; at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year