Ever since we learned to read and write, the pen proved to be mightier than the sword. Writing is the weapon of choice in many social and political movements, and it’s the way to make sure future generations will continue to support your fight. Since we are about to celebrate the International Women’s Day, we…
Category: Linguistic History
Top Female Linguists who Influenced Our World
Each year, at the beginning of March (the 8th to be more exact), the entire world celebrates the International Women’s Day (which has been around since 1913). The day is significant for women everywhere as it brings awareness towards the fight for gender equality (#IWD2020 #EachforEqual) and celebrates their achievements throughout history. In an effort…
The Connection Between Food, Language & Culture
If a well-trained chef and an experienced traveller would sit in a local restaurant, in an unknown location, they would only need a quick glance at the menu to know the country and even the specific region where they are. How is this possible? By following the language of food! Each culture has its own…
Does Language Change the Way We Experience the World?
Each individual experiences the world through their senses (touch, sight, smell, taste, and so on), but according to recent studies, the language we speak can also determine a slightly different way of perceiving the reality that surrounds us. Linguists long believed that, because we use language to express thoughts and ideas, and even to communicate…
The Incredible Challenge of Translating Dialects
Languages are some of the most complex systems invented by mankind. One single language combines such a wide array of elements that it can be difficult for an outsider trying to learn it to understand all the rules and use them fluently. Furthermore, specific areas of professional life (business, industry, law, technology, and more) come…
How do Authors & Movie Makers Create Fake Languages?
A while back we talked about the most popular fake languages available today and that some people are actually learning to use them in everyday communication. As we discovered in that article (which you can read here), fake languages are usually created for books and movies, to immerse the readers/viewers into the story. But how…
The Role & Responsibility of Translators & Interpreters in World History
Did you know that, in a matter of speaking, translators and interpreters hold the fate of the world on their shoulders? Think about it! The leaders of this world don’t speak every language there is, and yet, they need to communicate with each other. And when they do, the only way their message gets through…