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- The Chomsky Hierarchy And Language - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2019 from Jonathan SmallFamous linguist Noam Chomsky divided formal grammar into four different classes in 1956. He listed the different classes of language it generates, the kind of automation that recognizes it, and the forms of its rules. The four types are – Type 0- Type 3. Let’s learn a little more in detail about ...
Views: 714 - Why Understanding Legal Terminology Is Important - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Jonathan SmallGlobibo has developed 22 industry-specific training programmes to suit the needs of our customers. Just like a good recipe requires specific ingredients in the right quantity, every domain requires specific skill sets. Every domain has different terminologies and nuances. Same goes for the ...
Views: 562 - French Sign Language - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2019 from Jonathan SmallFrench Sign Language or Langue des signes Francaise is used by over 100,000 people in France. It was recognized as an official language in the country in 2005. FSL has a regional dialect – the Marseille Sign Language which is used in Marseille and other parts of Southern France. It has its own ...
Views: 592 - English Words that Have Gone Out of Usage - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2019 from Jonathan SmallLanguage is forever in transition. New words are coined as other words fall out of favor everyday. Every word in any language has a lifespan which is determined by their popularity and usage. English is no different. Want to learn a handful of now obsolete words in English? Read on below - • ...
Views: 544 - Words Invented by Authors - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Jonathan SmallWord coinage is almost like a rite of passage for authors. Every famous author from Milton to J.K. Rowling has thought up words out of thin air that still continue to be in usage and will perhaps be till the end of eternity. Some of these words figure in common everyday usage but most of us are ...
Views: 579 - Mental Health Vocabulary (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2019 from Jonathan SmallIt doesn't do well to be unaware of mental health terminology in the current times. Every second individual is subject to one or another mental health complaint. One must be sensitive towards them, and to do so, one must first acquaint themselves a little with what these conditions are. The ...
Views: 629 - A brief study of millennial slang - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Jonathan Small• Bae – “Bae” is a term of endearment and an acronym for “Before Anyone Else”. It is used to refer to one’s favorite person or significant other. • FOMO – “FOMO” stands for Fear of Missing Out. It denotes the feeling of being socially excluded, generally from some event or gathering. • Burn – ...
Views: 512 - Simultaneous Interpretation Tips - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Jonathan SmallUnquestionably one of the most challenging skills to perfect in the language services industry is simultaneous interpretation. Great interpretation is an amalgamation of three vital factors – interpretation ability, technology, and preparation. And because the margin of error is narrow, ...
Views: 602 - Tour Guide Translation Systems - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Jonathan SmallTour guide systems facilitate simultaneous portable translation and have been used for a good while now to conduct bilingual meetings in several countries. Up to 32 languages can be translated simultaneously, so it’s a perfect fit for international conferences. These systems are incredibly ...
Views: 455 - The Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language - by Submitted on May 16, 2019 from Jonathan SmallToday, in our fast-paced global economies, learning a second or third language puts us that much ahead of the competition. In addition to coming in handy when traveling and allowing you to learn new cultures easily, grasping new languages opens up an array of opportunities from studying to ...
Views: 657 - Learning a new language while commuting - by Submitted on May 10, 2019 from Jonathan SmallIt is a whole new pleasure to order something in the local language when you travel abroad. Learning a foreign language nowadays is a far cry from the time you were forced to sit in a room with other learners and chant repeatedly the same foreign word. The room and the instruction teacher are ...
Views: 619 - Group learning challenges - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Jonathan SmallFor students, coordination can be a real pain. It takes a lot of energy and time for group work compared to individual work. Learning a new language in a group means coordinating schedules, arranging meets, and do the requisite correspondence. Decisions, when made, must be done collectively. The ...
Views: 595 - 10 Words That Have no English Translation - by Submitted on May 05, 2019 from Jonathan SmallThe English language consists of close to a million words. Still, there remain many words from different languages that have no English counterpart to them. These words are most often than not closely entangled with the culture that it originates from. Let’s look at 10 such words that evade the ...
Views: 647 - Translation Equipment for School - by Submitted on May 05, 2019 from Jonathan SmallIn a school that encourages diversity in its student group, there will be representatives of many cultures. These students will come from different ethnicities and may not share the same language. Even if they can comprehend English, their family members may not. It can make teacher-parent ...
Views: 617 - How Translation can Take you Places - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Jonathan SmallYou can travel the world as a translator. Translating is one of those jobs which aren’t location specific. In the wake of globalization, translators are in dire need in companies all around the world. Some of the documents they are required to work on are travel brochures, technical manuals, ...
Views: 622 - Funny Mistranslations - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2019 from Jonathan SmallTranslation can seem to be easier than it actually is. Many people think it is simply the replacement of the source word with the corresponding translated word. Syntax, grammar, linguistic nuance and colloquialisms all play a part in translation and widen the potential for mistranslation. ...
Views: 739 - Foreign Language Teaching Certification - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from Jonathan SmallThere has been no better time to learn a foreign language. The global economy accommodates diversity in the workplace like never before. Students need to have effective communication skills in order to become effective workers in this climate. It is the foreign language teacher’s responsibility ...
Views: 602 - How Learning a Second Language Can Benefit Your College Application - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2019 from Jonathan SmallAdmission officials in many colleges give preference to students who have taken up a second language study. Here are some of the reasons why- • It displays a dedication to learning – Learning a second language fluently requires persistence and hard work. Admission officials are on the ...
Views: 578 - Translation Prizes Around the World - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2019 from Jonathan SmallThink your translation services are top-notch? Test your skills with these translation prizes that are on offer around the world. These prizes provide recognition, prestige and even cash rewards to translators who can ensure high quality of work. Read Russia Prize – The Read Russia ...
Views: 556 - Language Based Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2019 from Jonathan SmallLanguage acquisition is a function of complex cognitive processes. People who struggle with age-appropriate writing/reading or speaking in a language, can be said to have a Language Based Learning Disability i.e. LBLD. LBLD can negatively affect a student’s school experience as most ...
Views: 554 - Languages With More Than One Script - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2019 from Jonathan SmallMany languages across the world have multiple writing systems. Arabic, Latin and Cyrillic languages, for example, use more than one writing script. Multi-script languages can be extremely challenging to learn. Let’s take a look at some of these multi-script languages – Serbian – The ...
Views: 564 - Languages With More Than One Script - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Jonathan SmallMany languages across the world have multiple writing systems. Arabic, Latin and Cyrillic languages, for example, use more than one writing script. Multi-script languages can be extremely challenging to learn. Let’s take a look at some of these multi-script languages – Serbian – The ...
Views: 602 - Reasons for Language Change - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2019 from Jonathan SmallLanguage is not a static entity. It changes over time. The change may be semantical, phonetic, morphological or syntactic. It is the job of historical linguists and evolutionary linguists to study this language change. There are certain causes that lead to changes in a language, what are ...
Views: 976 - 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2019 from Jonathan SmallThe UN General Assembly has declared 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages (IY2019). The move is calculated to raise awareness of the significance of the role language plays in the everyday life of people. Language is more than just a means of communication. It is an identity ...
Views: 573 - Key words and phrases to learn in any language - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2019 from Jonathan SmallThere are some words and phrases that you just cannot do without. These are used for the basic minimum communication. If you ever go to a foreign country, be sure to memorize these words/phrases unless you want to be stranded without any way to convey your intentions. It is arrogant to assume ...
Views: 565 - Common Roadblocks to Language Learning - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Jonathan SmallLearning a new language can be a lot of fun. But it is a slow process and requires patience and perseveration. Many people who begin learning a new language never achieve fluency because they quit midway. They become disheartened when they face obstacles in their path to acquiring a new ...
Views: 541 - Languages to learn in 2019 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Jonathan SmallPeople learn new languages for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they do it out of interest. Sometimes they do it because they want to perk up their CV. The reasons are endless. So, want to find out which foreign languages will be the most popularly learnt in 2019? Let’s find out – • Arabic – ...
Views: 539 - Five Stages Of Second Language Acquisition - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Jonathan SmallLinguist Stephen Krashen visualized five stages of second language acquisition. These are- • Silent/Receptive – The silent/receptive stage can last anywhere between a few hours to a few months. New language learners spend time brushing up their vocabulary and in practicing how to pronounce ...
Views: 1297 - Best Age To Learn A Second Language - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2019 from Jonathan SmallHave you ever noticed how learning a foreign language is much more difficult as an adolescent/adult than it is when you were younger? Recent scientific research has verified this. The brain is apparently most equipped to pick up a new language before you turn 17. The conclusive reason for why ...
Views: 635 - How to overcome a language barrier? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2019 from Jonathan SmallCommunication can become a problem when faced with a language barrier. There is nothing more frustrating than traveling to a new place and realizing neither do you understand the road signs nor are you able to ask people for help with directions in their tongue. Of course, you can’t expect them ...
Views: 633 - 83% of students prefer studying with multiple teachers, and other new insights on language courses - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Jonathan SmallGlobibo Research has conducted a new survey of especially young Language Course students (average age of respondents 23.2 years). The main focus of the survey was course and instructor preferences. Attending a Language Courses may have very different objectives. While some students have a ...
Views: 614 - Why Pay For Learning a Foreign Language? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Jonathan SmallA major rationale behind paying to learn a new foreign language in a good language school is to enjoy the prospect of greater job opportunity and an opportunity to earn more money. But is that perception really true? Will learning a new language enable a person to earn higher salary than before? ...
Views: 627 - 2 Merits of Choosing a Good Translation Service - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Jonathan SmallThough the two terms translation and interpretation are often used interchangeably, they are not synonymous at all. While translation refers to transferring the meaning between two different languages in a written form, interpretation does the same thing in a spoken form. A translator ...
Views: 698 - Comparing In-Person Interpretation Vs Video Interpretation - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2018 from Jonathan SmallIn recent years, thanks to the rapid and continuous advancements in the field of technology, more companies are doing businesses across borders. Hence, language interpretation services have become extremely crucial in today's world. There are different types of interpretation services such as ...
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