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By Fares Zoghlami
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October 25, 2022
A List of Generational Slang Words and Phrases – X, Y and Z
There is a moment that all of us dread when in a conversation with someone younger, and they say a...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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October 18, 2022
Understanding the Generational Divide – Its Impact on Slang
In a world where generational labels like “Ok, Boomer” and “Parennials” are being thrown around and becoming normalized more than...
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By Aglaia Xeni
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October 11, 2022
Why humour is so hard to translate
What is really humour? Many linguists and scholars have tried to give a concrete definition of humour. However, it seems...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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October 4, 2022
They Really Have a Word for Everything – the Best German Words
We’ve all heard the phrase, “The Germans have a word for everything!” But is it true? It’s hard to imagine...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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September 27, 2022
A Brief History of Conlangs and Their Uses in Pop Culture
When you were a child, did you ever come up with your own language to discuss secret playground topics with...
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By Dana Ungureanu
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September 20, 2022
Best Practices: How To Localize Your Digital Financial Services
Technology developments, changing consumer behaviours, the extra convenience facilitated by challenger apps like Revolut, Monzo or Nubank generated not only...
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By Dana Ungureanu
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September 13, 2022
The Best Words That Shakespeare Invented
Ever wondered why William Shakespeare is the greatest inventor of all time? He invented the English language. Almost. Few people...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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September 6, 2022
Pokémon Part 02 – The Troubles of Localizing the Games
Translating Japanese games for English-speaking gamers isn’t a new endeavour. Some of today’s most significant, memorable and beloved adventures in...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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August 30, 2022
Pokémon Part 01 – The Meanings of Pokémon’s Names in Various Languages
Pokémon has been around for much longer than you think. The first generation of Pokémon games was released in 1996,...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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August 23, 2022
Some of the Most Humorous Video Game Translations
Video game translations are meant to convert a video game’s script from one language to another while paying attention to...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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August 16, 2022
Translating Comic Books – Borderless Storytelling
With the current globalization of comics, there is an increased demand for countries to translate their local comics to other...
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By Fares Zoghlami
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August 9, 2022
Alphabets – A Journey Through Written Communication
The modern-day Latin alphabet sits among the other 293 writing systems currently used in our world today. Each one is...
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By Dana Ungureanu
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August 2, 2022
The Grind of Localizing Taglines & Slogans
A slogan is the first thing that prospects associate your brand with. If you think translating “a sentence” or “a...
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By Jack Muscutt
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July 26, 2022
What Are the Factors Determining the Cost of Translation?
When searching around for the best translation service, there are a number of factors you need to consider before you...
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By Dana Ungureanu
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July 12, 2022
Should Pidgin English Be Classed As an Official Language?
The Oxford English Dictionary defines “Pidgin” as a language mixing lexical, grammatical, and phonematic features of two or more languages,...
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By Dana Ungureanu
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July 6, 2022
Disney: An APAC Localization Case Study
Disney, a name that enchanted the childhood of generations, continues to amaze the showbiz world with its incredible ability to...
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By Dana Ungureanu
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June 28, 2022
How Localization Helped Rebuild South Africa
South Africa, a country torn by apartheid, has phoenixed over the last decade as a market worth exploring. In this...
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By Dana Ungureanu
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June 21, 2022
Software Localization Do’s and Don’ts
We live in the digital era. With AI, web, mobile apps, and DApps becoming almost indispensable to our daily life,...
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By Jack Muscutt
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June 14, 2022
Is French Really the Language of Love?
For many, French is considered to be one of the most romantic languages in the world, where native speakers of...
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