Measurement units in the translation industry We might not pay a lot of attention to doing so, but we use vocabulary that relates to measurement very often in both our…
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The Chinese dragon – an ancient protector of the Chinese people
China – a country of many impressions. When people refer to China, the things that usually come to mind are facts such as the population of the country, the difficulty…
A witch, a clowder and an impawsible localization project
Our story begins with a Project Manager named Clarice, but it doesn’t end with her. The end of her day found her clutching her forehead in her palms, sat down…
One continent, 49 countries and 2300 languages. Asia!
When referring to a language spoken in Asia, people often use the term “Asian language family”. Here’s an educational fact – there’s no such thing, nor is ‘Asian language’ a…
The Four Great Classics of China – truly great reads with a tinge of ancient modernism
As autumn is already knocking on our doors I come with an exquisite list of must-reads for those who consider themselves fans of Eastern culture. How I discovered the Four…
Indonesia – an archipelago of languages
Today we’re turning our looks to the country that happens to be a home to over 700 indigenous languages. If it didn’t come to your mind instantly – we`re speaking…
Thai words that do not exist in English
Thai culture plays a crucial role in shaping the Thai language. Some of the culture has created various Thai words that do not exist in English. To translate these words,…