Sydnee Cooper
Sydnee Cooper's expertise spans the language service industry, language access laws, and second language acquisition. She is passionate about raising awareness among global audiences about the impact of languages and cultures on our lives.
Language Services for the Francophone Kaleidoscope
While French translation and interpreting services are commonly offered in the language industry, the market doesn't always provide adequate resources for the many unique hotspots where French is used.
All About the United States Office of Language Services
Founded in 1789 by Thomas Jefferson, OLS functions under the Bureau of Administration and serves as the ears, voice, and words of the federal government in over 40 languages.
The Power of Language in Multilingual Diplomacy
In the global political landscape, attaining positive diplomatic outcomes often depends on language -- specifically clarity, tone, and context.
The International Decade of Indigenous Languages: Background and Importance
This truly unique time helps draw needed attention to the loss of indigenous languages and the dire need to preserve, revitalize, and promote them all around the world.
Translating Across the Portuguese Landscape
In the language industry, Portuguese is often defined by its two largest variants: Brazilian and European Portuguese. However, this surface-level view obscures the vast Lusophone world.
Language Services Enable Africa’s Great Green Wall Project
The initiative aims to stop the spread of the Sahara Desert by restoring 100 million hectares of degraded land spanning 11 linguistically and culturally diverse nations.
The Need to Better Serve Tibeto-Burman Languages
While the focus of language services is often on common Sino-Tibetan languages such as Mandarin Chinese, smaller languages are often left behind.
What Are “Critical Languages” in the United States?
Did you know that the government officially designates certain languages as "critical" to maintaining national security, diplomacy, and economic competitiveness?
Understanding India’s Complex Linguistic Landscape
The Southern Asian nation with more than a billion people has found a way to maintain its traditional linguistic identity at home while navigating diverse communication channels for business abroad.
Sign Language: More Than Just ASL
American Sign Language is hardly the only signed language in the world. Sign languages are usually made by and for the Deaf community in a particular country.
Papua New Guinea or Indonesia: Which Country Is the Most Linguistically Diverse in the World?
While Papa New Guinea is currently ranked number one, in both nations, the creation of new languages and the extinction of others leads to a constantly changing linguistic landscape.
Planet Word: A Global Phenomenon for Language Education
The museum’s approach makes language learning fun and accessible, encouraging visitors to appreciate the richness of global communication.