It’s All Greek to Us!
It may have passed unremarked by many, but February 9th was International Greek Language Day, a day to celebrate the language that has contributed...
Localization & Race: Disney’s Dubbing Controversy
Disney/Pixar's localization of the movie Soul has generated some race-related controversy, according to The Independent. Released in 41 different countries, the film is about a...
Vaccine Saves Language and Lives, NPR Reports
Getting vaccinated against covid-19 may do more than save your life. It could also save your language. That's what Cherokee schoolteacher Meda Nix told...
Beijing subway to standardize English translations
If you're heading to Beijing you may have to put up with conflicting subway station names — at least for a while. According to...
Belgian Translation Error Could Result in Travel Fines
English-speaking visitors to Belgium may have arrived under a misunderstood set of coronavirus-related travel rules, according to national newspaper The Brussels Times.
"According to the...
Gender Inclusive or Just Bad Hebrew?
It's traditional for the United States House of Representatives to open each new session with a prayer, but that prayer typically doesn't end with...
Anja Jones Translation Goes Fully Virtual
Anja Jones Translation (AJT), a British language services provider (LSP), has gone completely virtual. Staff's last day in the company's physical Newquay, England office...
Appalachia en Español
When you live in the Appalachian mountains, Spanish textbooks don't always speak to you. That's the realization that led Harlan County, Kentucky schoolteachers Chris...
Statement on Languages Calls for Embrace of Multilingualism
As global and local communications continue to become more vital than ever — and more and more disparate — five academies from the UK,...
Planet Word: a Museum Where Language Comes to Life
Where Language Comes to Life is the motto at Planet Word, a museum in Washington DC that opened in October. Nominated for USA Today's...
What Languages Will the New Constitution of Chile Reflect?
After this week's vote to compose a new constitution, a debate is occurring in Chile about whether Indigenous groups will be represented in the...
Chinese Project Promotes Local Dialects, but in What Capacity?
Surveying a wide swath of regions, Chinese officials aim to preserve and promote local dialects. The country’s human rights record, however, stands at odds...
