Friday is here and so is our Friday fun post for you! We've compiled a small selection of some funny translations/language blunders for you, because what better way to finish the working week than with a few good laughs? (OK, we all know there ARE other good ways but not many
International Translation Day 2012 around Europe
Today's post is of course dedicated to Sep 30th - International Translation Day. Here's a brief overview of the various events organised in celebration of ITD 2012 across Europe. In London, several British literary organizations are hosting a special symposium to mark
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
English to Bulgarian Translations: Grammar/Personal pronouns
We are pleased to present to our foreign readers a series of posts dedicated to English to Bulgarian translations, or more specifically, the main differences between these two languages that affect translations. Starting today, the series will feature a
