Working on translations is a dream of many people who are fascinated by languages and the broadly-defined linguistics. Being a part of this industry is associated with many opportunities contributing to your professional growth, but it also has quite a few limitations. It can be demanding when you receive many translation projects, specifically when they […]
According to research, English is one of the most bizarre languages in the world, as evidenced by many of its features. In the article, we describe what features of languages are taken into account when it comes to the more or less “foreign” nature of a language. We also cite examples of languages used in […]
Audiovisual translation is a type of translation that includes both sound and image in order to fully express the content conveyed. It covers all translations including films, TV shows and series or games.
There are 285 million visually impaired people in the world. According to the World Health Organization, there are 0.2% blind and 1.3% visually impaired people in Europe. This number increases as the average life expectancy increases. Thus, visual impairment is a real problem that needs to be addressed and that includes Braille translations, in order […]
Cinematic releases, Netflix, Disney, Amazon… Occasionally, we all go to the movies or use streaming platforms to watch them. Sometimes you return to your favorite items or reach for new ones in a similar or different climate. But have you ever wondered what the process looks like when translating movie texts and creating subtitles to […]
Emoticons are relatively recent arrivals to computer communication, especially to chats. All in all, very little researched so far, they nevertheless represent a significant contribution to the inevitable questioning of certain paradigms of language science. They are graphic signs imitating facial expressions or other objects demonstrating the speaker’s emotion, which interact with statements – typically […]
More and more people decide to learn foreign languages. It shouldn’t be surprising as it has a number of benefits. It makes it possible to broaden one’s horizons, while allowing to establish contact with people of other cultures and increasing the chance of achieving professional success. A very common problem faced by people who want […]
In addition to general and applicable in all EU countries regulations, such as Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 or Regulation (EU) No. 1333/2008 (applying to the use of food additives), each country may have its own specific requirements for a particular food group.
Cryptocurrencies are gaining more and more popularity. For many people, they are a way to invest or ensure additional financial security. There are also people who do not fully understand what the idea of cryptocurrencies involves. This is not surprising as the concept is quite complicated. Especially for people who have not dealt with any […]
Labels placed on products are a very important tool not only for marketing, but also for information purposes. The product label contains a lot of information important from the point of view of the recipient and it has a significant impact on his/her purchasing decisions. A label is a source of information about a given […]