by Libby Mimnagh | Apr 20, 2018 | Uncategorised
Cryptophasia- Secret Twin language. It is relatively common knowledge that some twins develop a secret twin language, that only the two of them can speak. However, it is less well known just how complex and developed this language can be and the impact it can have on...
by Libby Mimnagh | Apr 13, 2018 | Languages, linguistics
Most humans use an immense amount of language every day without ever stopping to think about the words and phrases they say, with studies finding that the average person speaks about 16,000 words a day! We all use different linguistic devices in our speech and most of...
by Libby Mimnagh | Apr 6, 2018 | Business, International Markets
In the wake of the referendum that took place in June, 2016, when 51.9% of voters voted to leave the European Union, there has been much uncertainty regarding what this decision means for the UK, and UK businesses. However, one thing is certain; if UK businesses want...
by Libby Mimnagh | Mar 29, 2018 | Languages, Travel
Learning a new language can be a daunting prospect, but with a few tips and tricks, language learning can become more manageable. Below are just a few ideas that should help with language learning. Have a strong motivation and set realistic goals: It’s really...
by Libby Mimnagh | Mar 23, 2018 | Culture, Languages, Traditions
Why do languages become endangered? Languages become endangered when speakers decline, either through death or through a move to another, often more dominant, language. Factors that threaten languages fall into two main categories; external or internal forces....
by Libby Mimnagh | Mar 16, 2018 | Languages
Esperanto is a constructed international auxiliary language. It was intended to be a second language that every country in the world would speak, to unite all countries with one language. With an estimated two million speakers worldwide today, it is the most widely...
by Libby Mimnagh | Mar 9, 2018 | Languages, Technology
Almost all of us will use a number of different emojis throughout the course of today, in a text message, social media post or snapchat selfie, without giving it a second thought. Emojis are so ingrained in our method of communication that the majority of us wouldn’t...
by Libby Mimnagh | Mar 2, 2018 | Google Translate, Technology, Translation
The extremely complex nature of language often causes great difficulty when translation is required. This blog will discuss the 3 main areas which cause the most difficulty in translation, as described in great detail in this essay. It is worth noting that most of...
by itltranslations | Feb 23, 2018 | Culture, Languages
Many languages across the world have words that are not translatable into English. The German language is no exception, and below are a few German words that don’t have a direct German to English translation. Which of these German words are your favourite? Let...
by Libby Mimnagh | Feb 16, 2018 | Languages, Translations
A fascinating article published in ‘Psychology Today’ by Lawrence T. White PhD discusses the concept of the Moral Foreign Language Effect. This is the phenomenon whereby bilingual individuals are more likely to make Utilitarian choices, i.e choose to...
by Libby Mimnagh | Feb 9, 2018 | Google Translate, Translation
Google translate was at the centre of a twitter storm recently when several tweets began to call out apparent sexism within the way the programme operates. The debate began when Twitter User Alex Shams posted a tweet highlighting some questionable decisions Google...
by Libby Mimnagh | Feb 2, 2018 | International Markets, Languages
As a consequence of the UK’s exit from the EU, conversations must be had regarding the UK’s future relationship with not only Europe but the rest of the world. The UK needs to take advantage of global trading possibilities. However, the UK is not up to scratch in...
