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What is a Notarised Translation?
A notarised translation is a translation of a document that has been authenticated by a notary public. This additional legal...
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The Global Popularity of Japanese Creative Writing: From Haiku to Manga
Japanese creative writing has captured the world’s imagination and encompasses traditional literature, poetry, modern novels, video game...
Nov 18, 20243 min read

Marine Day in Japan: Celebrating the Ocean's Bounty and Beauty
Marine Day, (海の日,Umi no Hi), is a national holiday in Japan that honours the vital role of the ocean in the country 's culture,...
Jul 12, 20243 min read

What is The Interpretive Theory of Translation?
What is The Interpretive Theory of Translation? Translation is a greatly misunderstood and underestimated discipline. It is a practice...
May 21, 20244 min read

Japanese Dialects: Kansai
As in many countries, numerous dialects are spoken in Japan. An island nation, the country was isolated from the rest of the world until...
Mar 27, 20244 min read

Anglicisms in Japanese
Anglicisms in Japanese Thousands of languages are spoken around the world. All are constantly evolving, and most have been influenced in...
Feb 22, 20244 min read

Will Neural Implants Remove the Need to Learn Languages?
Will Neural Implants Remove the Need to Learn Languages? There are many benefits to learning a new language. While we grapple with...
May 15, 20234 min read
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The impact of language on human health
The impact of language on human health In previous articles, we have explored some of the potential implications of the languages we...
May 1, 20234 min read
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Why a pair of pliers could enhance your language tools
Why a pair of pliers could enhance your language skills It might appear to be deeply unlikely that a simple mechanical tool could improve...
Nov 16, 20224 min read
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Use it or lose it?
Use it or lose it? It’s hard to learn a foreign language and there’s an old adage that you must continue to use it, or you will lose it....
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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When Being Lost for Words is more than a memory lapse
When Being Lost for Words is more than a memory lapse We all experience occasions when we are lost for words or struggle to find...
Aug 8, 20225 min read
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Does it become harder to learn new languages as you age?
Does it become harder to learn new languages as you age? Until relatively recently, even scientists believed that you couldn’t teach old...
Jul 25, 20225 min read
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Finding shades of grey in a black and white world
Finding shades of grey in a black and white world Did you know that if the entire history of planet Earth was represented by a 24 hour...
Jun 20, 20225 min read
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All about spoonerisms
All about spoonerisms Sometimes your brain can get way ahead of your mouth. When your tongue and mouth are struggling to keep up with...
May 25, 20214 min read
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Why mental health matters
Why mental health matters Mental health is vital for our overall well-being. Those with serious mental illness have a higher risk of poor...
Jun 28, 20194 min read
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