The Global Round-Ball Game: Why Americans Call Soccer “Soccer”
What is the proper English word for that “global round-ball game”? Is it “football” or “soccer”? This question has an interesting linguistic history.
Languages That Will Get You the Most Profitable Translation Jobs
So you know a lot of languages and want to monetize your skill…that’s great! Now it’s time to figure out language profitability.
What Does a German Elephant Say? Translating Onomatopoeia
The proper term is “cross-linguistic onomatopoeia,” but James Chapman just calls them “sounds in other languages”: from the crying of a baby in Spanish (buá buá), the crowing of a rooster in French (cocorico),  the clicking of a camera in...What You Should Know About American Sign Language (ASL)
There are more than 140 sign languages used around the globe. These highly complex and extensive means of communication utilize expressions, movements, and gestures.
5 Ways to Teach Your Child a Foreign Language
Knowing a new language offers unique opportunities for cross-cultural communication as well as boosts brainpower and other essential soft skills.
Five Reasons You’ll Want to Learn Spanish
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