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...
Hello! Bonjour! Hola! In this month’s newsletter, we reflect on the importance of multilingualism in the USA and how it perfectly encapsulates what’s so special about the country. When everyone is free to speak the language of their choice, culture spreads easily! In our September blog post, Languages Spoken in the USA: A Melting Pot of Cultures, we look in more detail at the development of the English language in the USA, how many languages are spoken and why the country doesn’t have an official language. All these elements help multilingualism in the USA. If you want to learn more about the different languages spoken around the world, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and X! READ OUR NEWSLETTER>>...
The Italian summer is here! We hope you are enjoying your free time, staying hydrated and enjoying some sweet, sweet ice cream! This month in our newsletter, we speak about some Italian interesting facts that will make you crave some gelato! In this month’s blog post, Summer in Italy: An Unforgettable Experience, we talk about the beautiful country of Italy. Join us as we discover some of Italy’s most beautiful sights, its richest cuisine and all the things that make for an incredible Italian summer! Feel free to also note down some of our interesting business facts about Italy! At LingoStar, we take every single cultural fact into account to provide the most accurate translation possible. Every detail matters! If you want to learn more about countries around the whole world, feel free to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and X! READ OUR NEWSLETTER>>...
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...
Behind every great success is great teamwork. For us, that would be our project managers. Our blog post, Translation Project Management – How To Handle Multilingual Translations, picks the brain of our CEO and Managing Director, Lenka de Graafova, M.A. Lenka shares her point of view on the essential skills needed to be a successful translation project manager and her experience working in the Canadian translation field. If you thought that project management was just those human stress balls rolling around the office chasing deadlines, then you are absolutely correct. Explore the brain of project managers with us this month! Caution: Find a loud corner. Laughter is an absolute requirement! Don’t forget to check out our culture corner and our Instagram page for interesting facts on countries around the world. Where is curiosity taking us this week? READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
Wondering about project management workflow? Well, look no further. It’s been a very busy month here at LingoStar! So naturally, we are inviting you for a sneak peek at the project management workflow process required to keep our engine oiled and running. Take a look at what it takes to manage and tackle our huge workload in our blog post translation agencies and project management. From a step-to-step outline to general rules and guidelines to help you navigate your translation tasks easier. If you are a skeptic of translation companies, let us convince you. Hiring LingoStar’s professionals for your translations is better than freelancers. Our blog will further convince you that our expertise and reach in the language community is the better option for your buck. Project managers: how to know if your expertise can translate into the language field? Our blog will put your mind at ease if you are debating whether your management skillset is transferable to the translation field. Find out if you are eligible for an exciting career change! As a matter of fact, join us for a fun-filled adventure into the project management world! Take a crash course on the fundamentals of project management with Rhona. Let her take you on a tour of the project management world. Learn about her key terms, common techniques, and lifecycles and methodologies in her youtube video. Moreover, find out what works for you and your team in terms of project management styles, navigate your way around software, use tools effectively, and avoid burnout. And as always, don’t miss out on our cultural tour where we take you...
Multilingualism seems to be the norm these days. With a growing number of bilinguals in the world, it is not surprising that the world of cinema includes bilingual if not multilingual members. In fact, some celebrities speak as many as seven languages! Impressive, isn’t it? Our blog post The Role of Translation in Audiovisual Productions and Bilingual Actors explores the importance of translation in cinema and audiovisual productions. These productions have undergone significant changes since their initial introduction. 🎞️ Tag along as fawn over the creative world of cinema and its talented artists who probably did not even strike you as multilingual. Join us this week to satisfy our international cultural curiosity as we hobble our way to Ireland for their infamous St Patrick’s Day. All this and more in our newsletter! Just keep scrolling! READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
Have you ever wondered why your behaviour changes when you speak different languages? If you’re bilingual or polyglot, you probably already know. You are not the same person when you’re speaking your native language versus your acquired language(s). This is because language and personality are interconnected. At LingoStar, our passion extends to all things language, which is why we are taking you on this exploratory journey with us. Find out how interconnected languages are to your personality in our blog post Personality and Language: What Links Them? Read the testimonials of people who have experienced different behaviour patterns when they switch languages. And of course, don’t forget to tag along with our very own curious curator as we curry our way to India for this month’s cultural curiosity. 🍛 All this and more in our February newsletter! Keep scrolling! READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
The Dutch language: Discovering the Netherlands and its language Dutch, one of the frequent languages spoken worldwide, belongs to the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is spoken by millions of people in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of four countries spread all over the planet. Are you interested in learning Dutch? Satisfy your curiosity and discover more interesting information about these countries in our July 2022 newsletter. To discover the role of translation in all of this and more, check out our blog posts on Dutch and Flemish: Language Differences and Dutch Translations in the Netherlands – What Is Happening to Dutch?. This newsletter casts an interesting light on articles and videos about the spoken tongue in the Netherlands, as well as its fascinating variants like the Flemish language. Discover the differences between these two, and much more! At LingoStar, we are passionate about translation and its challenges. This is why we prioritize quality of work and client satisfaction above all else. Want to know more about the Netherlands and their mother tongue? Visit the link below. READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
