20 Amazing facts about languages
20 Amazing facts about languages Most of us will view the concept of language through the prism of our own language or the other languages …
How to use a monolingual paper dictionary
How to use a monolingual paper dictionary There are a wide variety of English dictionaries to choose from. Each dictionary is a unique reference work, …
Should you capitalise animal species and breed names?
English grammar: should you capitalise animal species and breed names? If you have ever read an article about cats or dogs, the chances are that …
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How to choose the right dictionary
How to choose the right dictionary It’s tempting to think that all dictionaries are much the same and that choosing the right one would be …
Surprising facts about dictionaries
Surprising facts about dictionaries Dictionaries might seem like a rather dry subject. But if you believe that dictionaries wouldn’t yield interesting facts and even a …
The Oxford English Dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary Historical Dictionaries For more than a century, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has been considered the most authoritative of all English …
A brief History of Dictionaries
A brief History of Dictionaries We have all used a dictionary at some point in our lives. But how many of us have questioned the …
IATE – Europe’s Terminology Database
IATE – Europe’s Terminology Database IATE (Interactive Terminology for Europe) is the EU’s terminology database. It is the result of a project that was launched …
The new language of Covid-19
Covid-19 language and the Oxford English Dictionary The speed of linguistic evolution has led to the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) changing their …
The Yorkshire dialect
The Yorkshire dialect The instantly recognisable Yorkshire dialect has been influenced by the languages of successive invading peoples. Spoken across a large area of northern …
Back translation
Back translation Also known as reverse translation, back translation is a potentially crucial step in the translation quality assurance process. With certain content, back translation …
Client Feature: the ancient Japanese art of tsuiki copperware
Tsuiki copperware – an ancient Japanese art Located on the west coast of Japan’s Honshu Island, Niigata prefecture is primarily known for its ski resorts, …
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The Netflix fail: why subtitles are currently such a hot topic
The Netflix fail: why subtitles are currently such a hot topic Until comparatively recently, foreign language films and TV series usually attracted small audiences in …
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The Yorkshire Ripper Hoax
The Yorkshire Ripper Hoax We recently explored the role of forensic linguistics in assisting criminal investigations and in securing convictions. As a follow-up, we thought …
Skopos Theory in translation
An introduction to Skopos Theory in translation In the world of translation studies, there is considerable debate about how best to achieve equivalence between source …
Forensic linguistics and Forensic Phonetics in criminal investigation
Forensic linguistics and Forensic Phonetics in criminal investigation Every individual possesses unique fingerprints and almost unique DNA. Fingerprints and DNA profiles are the twin holy …
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Dynamic equivalence in translation
Dynamic equivalence in translation In his book Toward a Science of Translating, published in 1964, the American linguist Eugene Nida coined new terminology to describe different …
The history of knock-knock jokes
Shakespeare, parlour games and kids – the history of knock-knock jokes Guaranteed to inspire many giggles, knock-knock jokes are firm favourites with kids. They follow …
Why Linguistic Quality Assurance Matters
Why Linguistic Quality Assurance Matters Poor quality translations can cause considerable embarrassment to any brand and are unlikely to escape notice. Awkward, stilted and inaccurate …
Why do puns make us smile – or roll our eyes?
Why do puns make us smile – or roll our eyes? Like football, politics and savoury spreads made of yeast extract, puns divide opinion. For …
