Charlene Lacandazo

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The Threat of Loss of Identity of the Kusunda Language in Nepal

Kusunda is not a language many people outside of Nepal will have ever heard of. Unless drastic action is taken, this will be even more true in the not so distant future, as Kusunda may be about to become extinct.

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Shall we celebrate the Day of the Dead?

The Catholic institution of All Saints Day goes back to the early Middle Ages, at the very least. Is the festivity still appropriate in our day and age?

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Consequences of Bad Marketing Translation

This is probably the most unexpected statement from a translation agency: marketing material should probably not be translated at all, but developed from scratch in the target geography!

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The Predominance of the Dinka Language in South Sudan

Dinka is one of those languages that are incredibly important in a regional area of the world - in this case Southern Sudan, but largely unknown outside of it.

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The Crucial Significance of Medical Translation Services

Medical translation is one of those areas of translation services that can demonstrably save lives, quite literally. Quality in medical translation is therefore arguably more crucial than in any other language specialty.

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Japanese Language – One Main Language of the International Economy

With the advent of the BRICs, Japan has superficially lost appeal in terms of economic prospects. However, it should be remembered that the country still has the third largest economy in the world, and that the Japanese language is therefore still massively important in international business.

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Saving the Swazi Language and Culture

The Swazi language is one of many that have come under increasing pressure from the dominance and popularity of English. Much can be done to make sure that this important carrier of local culture will not disappear.

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The Risks of Marketing Translation

There are clear risks and dangers in marketing translation. First and foremost, translation of marketing material should never be used as a means to save on marketing costs.

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The Miraculous Rise of the Mandarin Language

With the rise of China as a global economic powerhouse, the importance of the Chinese language has, perhaps inevitably been on a steady rise as well. This is noticeable in educations systems around the world these days.

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Native Languages of Mexico

The Spanish language immediately jumps to mind when one thinks of the language situation in Mexico. The truth is, however, a lot more complex and interesting, and even Spanish is not the same as might be naively thought.

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Choosing A Reputable Translation Agency over a Freelance Translator

One of the basic choices when outsourcing a translation job is whether to choose a translation company or a freelance translator. There are arguments on both sides, but ultimately a translation company should be the first choice.

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Literal or Free Translation: Which is the Most Useful Approach?

There has been an age-long debate about the relative merits of literal or free translation, and the issue is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. In truth, both approaches can be appropriate, depending on the context and situation.

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The Necessity of Braille Translation

For blind and visually-impaired people, the Braille script provides an invaluable communications tool. Braille translation services are therefore absolutely vital for the blind community to be integrated fully into society.

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The Essential Help of the Russian Language

Russia is an increasingly important global economic player. This automatically makes the Russian language one of the most important international languages for business and politics alike.

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Globalisation and Translation

Globalisation and translation are closely interlinked. In fact, one could say that translation is the junior, but quite essential, partner of successful globalisation.

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