New and Adopted English Accents
New and Adopted English Accents We have previously explored the many different English accents that are heard in England and around the world. From cockney …
Introducing Strateski 24
Introducing Strateski 24 A unique and innovative conference for language service providers, Strateski partners meaningful discussion with outstanding skiing. Hosted by Word Connection in Les …
Beyond translation: Website accessibility in Japan
Beyond translation: Website accessibility in Japan If you are looking to expand your brand’s horizons and to market your products or services in Japan, your …
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When the language of football isn’t universal
When the language of football isn’t universal They say that football is a universal language and in many ways that is true. But players, managers …
Best-Selling Manga Series Brought to Life by Netflix
Best-Selling Manga Series Brought to Life by Netflix Boasting over 500 million copies in circulation, One Piece is the best-selling manga series in history and …
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What you need to know about SEO in Japan
What you need to know about SEO in Japan The first ever website was published in 1991 and it wasn’t long before the potential …
Translation Methodology
Translation Methodology We have previously highlighted that we believe translation to be an art and not a science. There are many reasons why this is …
In a new world of choice, how do we decide what to buy?
In a new world of choice, how do we decide what to buy? Some people simply love shopping while others would rather endure several hours …
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EU Legislation delayed due to translation backlog
EU Legislation delayed due to translation backlog In 1957, Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany signed the Treaty of Rome. This treaty …
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Found in Translation: Why reading Isn’t Dead – Yet
Found in Translation: Why reading Isn’t Dead – Yet In 1949, George Orwell published his iconic dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. It offered us a glimpse …
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Bassussarry, Biarritz and the Basque Country
Bassussarry, Biarritz and the Basque Country At Word Connection, we are incredibly fortunate to be based in Bassussarry, a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of …
AI translation could be dangerous but also a major benefit
AI translation could be dangerous but also a major benefit We have previously highlighted many potential issues with artificial intelligence (AI), some of which are …
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Introducing Word Score
Introducing Word Score Translation services are now essential to everything from international politics to the growth of many businesses. People have been translating texts from …
AI From gibberish to annihilation
AI From gibberish to annihilation Artificial Intelligence (AI) has hit the headlines recently thanks to increasing concerns about the threat such technology poses to the future …
Translation rates: Making sense of cents
Translation rates: Making sense of cents Most people probably believe that they are underpaid and that their work is undervalued. Translators certainly do and for …
A Celebration of Japan’s Mountains
A Celebration of Japan’s Mountains Did you know that around 70% of Japan’s land mass is mountainous? A striking contrast to the densely populated cities …
localisation and cultural appropriation
localisation and cultural appropriation A phrase that was first used in the 1980s, cultural appropriation has made its way into the modern lexicon and remains …
Language and Manipulation: How the Right Words Exert Influence
Language and Manipulation: How the Right Words Exert Influence Language is the primary means by which humans communicate. Languages are structured systems, usually featuring …
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Jamaican English and Patois
Jamaican English and Patois The official language of Jamaica is Jamaican Standard English, a variety of Standard English. However, the island is also notable for …
Translation scammers: The dark side of the translation industry
Translation scammers: The dark side of the translation industry Every industry possesses a dark side. In the translation industry, it is scammers that cast the …
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