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Language Stumbling Blocks: Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones
December 27, 2018
For non-native speakers, resolving ambiguity that occurs between "what was said" and "what was perceived" can be a linguistic challenge. Although most languages have homonymy at a variety of... Read More
Seasonal Words Heard During the Holidays
December 19, 2018
It's that time of year again. In addition to wishing our readers a safe and happy holiday, we thought it would be appropriate to look at the rich and varied vocabulary used during this fantastic... Read More
Distributional Semantics: The Magic of Keyword Analysis
November 8, 2018
Most users on the Internet understand there is some kind of magic that happens behind the scene when they use Google and other search engines to identify websites containing the keywords they... Read More
Relying Solely on English Can Be a Barrier to Selling Online
November 7, 2018
Its 2018, if your business website is intended for multilingual readers, relying solely on an English version could be costing you customers. In today's global village, many buyers are simply more... Read More
Polyglot World Conference Set for Ljubljana Slovenia
October 5, 2018
On October 26-28, polyglots from around the globe will meet in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to focus on languages in a way that is unique and exciting. The polyglot conference consists of two days of... Read More
Los filipinos: 333 Años de Dominio Español
October 5, 2018
Although 333 years of Spanish rule in the Philippines might sound like a long time to someone in our country, it is a drop in the bucket when applied to the Timeline of Philippine History.... Read More
How Do You Say It Best for Spanish Speakers?
September 21, 2018
With over 400 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world. Although naming a language after the country where it was first spoken never guarantees there... Read More
Transcreation versus Translation for Online Content
September 19, 2018
Are you trying to reach other language speakers with your website or online content? If so, it is important to understand the strict translation of your digital message may produce varying results... Read More
Is English Still the Language of the World Wide Web?
August 16, 2018
The fact that millions of internet users around the globe are communicating in more than a dozen languages makes it difficult to determine how many translations of your digital media are needed to... Read More
What Readability Algorithm Scores Can Tell You
August 15, 2018
The origin of "readability tests" can be traced to America's earliest graded school systems. Rather than teaching young students in the full-blown vocabulary of a particular field of study,... Read More
