Happy Day of the Dead! As we surround ourselves with skeletons, ghosts and pumpkins, in this month’s newsletter we’ll look at how other cultures celebrate this time of year and talk about an important piece of the Mexican heritage. In our October blog post, “Day of the Dead: A Day to Remember!“, we talk about one of the world’s most famous celebrations, which takes place in Mexico: The Day of the Dead! To find out more about how different cultures celebrate different festivals, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn! READ OUR...
The Arabic-speaking world spans countless countries and cultures. The Arabic language is an ancient language with a rich history dating back centuries. This month’s newsletter aims to pay homage to this enduring cultural and linguistic heritage while acknowledging the special considerations we at LingoStar take into account when translating for such a dynamic language. In our blog post, The History of Arabic and its Relationship with Yemen, we take a closer look at how the Yemeni people have shaped their own culture around the language as one of the areas where Arabic finds its historical roots. READ OUR NEWSLETTER...
India is widely known for its diversity and richness of culture, as well as the different languages spoken. Overall, 700 languages are spoken in India. The majority of people in India speak Hindi, which is the country’s official language. In our blog post, Languages in India: A Landscape of Linguistic Diversity, LingoStar reflects on the different languages currently spoken in India. The opportunities in the Indian market are not to be ignored, and when tapping into such a diverse market, effective communication is key. For this reason, LingoStar translators recognize the importance of embracing linguistic diversity. Working in a diverse market with professionals of equally diverse skill sets helps us deliver exceptional results. Check out our social media channels for more translation-related content or read our newsletter about India’s languages below! READ OUR...
October is an eventful month. The fall season manifests itself in the colourful, spooky and pumpkin-flavoured everything. On the second Monday of the month, however, Canada celebrates Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is first and foremost an opportunity to get together and give thanks to God Almighty for all the blessings of the past year. Therefore, we’ve decided to show our thankfulness for the incredibly diverse world we live in. The wealth of cultures surrounding the tiny reality of our lives inspires nothing but gratitude from us, that we get to wake up every day to live and thrive in the complexity of it all. This newsletter explores the importance of getting in touch with other cultures. Also, read our blog post about how cultural and linguistic diversity helps us in becoming more tolerant as a global community. Curious to know more, keep scrolling! READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
The Spanish language and culture: Discovering the cultural weight this language carries The Spanish language and culture is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations, ranking Spanish as one of the most spoken languages in the world. Despite the millions of native Spanish speakers, each country has its official variant of the language primarily due to their different cultural backgrounds. The further you dive into a country’s dialect, the more sociolects you find. Curious to discover more interesting information about this language and its cultural background? Our August 2022 newsletter explores the Spanish and Hispanic influence as well as their dialects through articles and videos. Keep reading to uncover the differences between these two and the role of translation in all of this. Check out our blog posts, Varieties of Spanish Language in Spain and Hispanic Culture Around the World, and their take on the subject to learn more about this fascinating language. LingoStar is passionate about translations, languages, and cultures, and strives to always produce the best quality of work for its clients. Want to know more about this language and its culture? Click the link below. READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
Travel and Translation – Discovering New Traditions Who doesn’t love to travel? Travelling and translating is a way to meet new people and cultures all over the world. But it is important that we adapt to the customs in certain situations. It’s not always easy, and it can turn your world upside down. Some cultures can be very different from ours: what may seem normal to one culture may seem extraordinary to another. Since we at LingoStar love languages and exploring the world, this month’s newsletter focuses on travel and translation. Read on to discover what role translation plays in all of this. Check out our blog post called Travel and Translation: Two Different Ways To Meet New Cultures. It’s very interesting and you’ll learn a lot about these two topics. If you’re even more curious, check out the May 2022 newsletter that we’ve dedicated to this fascinating topic. The newsletter focuses on the challenges translators face when translating Japanese documents with notable cultural differences while trying to maintain meaning in the target language. You’ll also find interesting articles and videos about the experiences of travellers like Rick Steves, who has been living out of a suitcase, travelling, translating, and more, for 4 months of the year for the past 30 years! At LingoStar, we are passionate about translation and its challenges. That’s why we always strive to produce the best translations for our clients. Want to know more about the connection between travelling and translating, languages, and cultures? READ THIS NEWSLETTER >> ...
