Matthew, a Brit, speaks 9 languages and understands 12. How did he do it?
Of course a small part of it is natural talent and a good ear, but that is not enough, and even without it, anyone can learn a second language.
We recently completed a very long and complicated e-learning training program recording in Arabic for the automotive sector. The translated scripts we received for recording contained very technical words and names, and the Arabic text was written without any tashkeel.
Last summer, when the Scottish independence referendum was in full swing, many Scottish politicians had been doing their best to appeal to the people by being “one of them”. A great way to do this is by speaking like the people you want to get close to, using similar dialect, phrases and humor.
Are you an expatriate, immigrant or any other kind of visitor to Italy? Some things may seem odd at first, but not so much anymore after… we adapt and adopt new customs and habits. Some would even be considered blunt inappropriateness in our home country, but different countries different customs.
Even though experts believe that January is a really bad month to make and then follow any resolutions, many people have made a list of resolutions and will attempt to follow it. So has World Translation Center! We have come up with the list below of five resolutions we are determined to keep.