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, 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...
As we look ahead to 2024, we can’t help but think about the pressing environment-related challenges that lie before us. What does this mean for translation? And where do translation agencies fit in? In the face of a global environmental crisis, effective communication is essential, and we embrace our role in facilitating this crucial dialogue. In our blog post, Environmental Translation: How Translation Can Contribute to Sustainable Development we explore how translating environmental documents can drive a significant impact in the fight against climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and more. Environmental translation involves translating policies, regulations, sustainability reports, and educational materials, among other critical documents. It enables effective communication with diverse audiences, fostering global collaboration and promoting sustainable practices. While technology plays a vital role in the translation process, the expertise and precision of professional translators are invaluable for conveying complex concepts accurately and sensitively. Check out our social media channels for more content about translation! READ OUR NEWSLETTER >>...
As we look ahead to the future of translation and interpretation services, let’s reflect on the importance of these skills in bridging language gaps. Despite technological advancements, the role of skilled interpreters, especially in consecutive interpretation, remains indispensable. At LingoStar, we embrace technology to enhance our services while valuing the irreplaceable expertise of human interpreters. Allow us to introduce you to the fundamentals of consecutive interpreting, where the interpreter listens to the speaker and then delivers the translation after the speaker has finished. This technique is particularly effective for meetings involving multiple speakers, ensuring clarity and precision in communication. In our blog post, Consecutive Interpreting: Smooth Communication In Your Meetings, you’ll read about the importance of consecutive interpretation and how the role of interpreters, especially in consecutive interpretation, remains indispensable despite advancements in technology. Find out more about interpreting on our social media channels! 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...
Christmas is in the air, and we can all feel it!🎄Are you done with getting your Christmas presents? Celebrated around the world in different forms and traditions, this holiday season is an opportunity to gather with family and friends. The race to get everyone’s Christmas presents to mark the occasion is inevitable and can sometimes be quite tricky! Running out of gift ideas for your children? LingoStar suggests trying for a multilingual toy! Our blog post, Multilingual Toys Under the Christmas Tree, highlights the importance of learning another language and its benefits of starting to do so from an early age. Indulge in our fascination this month with articles, videos, and, of course, our newsletter on promoting multilingualism in children through toys. Finishing up, this week’s cultural curiosity is taking us to Finland. This and lots more, you only have to keep on scrolling through our newsletter to find out! READ THIS NEWSLETTER...
Food and Language – What is the connection? Food is a vital part of life, and so is the language we speak. We all need food, it is fuel for our body, and it gives us energy and powers our runs. But food is also part of our language, our culture, and our identity. Food represents what we are, if it is true that we are what we eat. Hence the relationship between food and translation. As we all know, language and culture are intrinsically related. Since food is part of our culture and life, it is unavoidable that translating the language of food will represent a hurdle for translators. This is true not just for food, but also for any culture-related elements. To overcome this hurdle, translators have different translation techniques at their disposal. For this reason, we have dedicated this month’s newsletter to the challenges that translators have to tackle when translating food-related documents, such as recipes, menus, or idiomatic expressions. You’ll find an interesting blog post on this topic in our January newsletter. At LingoStar, we are passionate about translation and its challenges. That’s why we always try to produce the best translations for our clients. Want to know more about the connection between food, culture and translation? READ THIS NEWSLETTER >>...
