Category: Lifestyle and Culture
Sports have always transcended borders, connecting people across cultures and languages. In recent years, international sports from various corners of the globe have gained significant popularity in the United States. Let’s explore how these sporting events intersect with language and contribute to the rich tapestry of American culture. Cricket World…
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Halloween is a time for spine-chilling stories, eerie costumes, and an overall celebration of all things mysterious and spooky. But did you know that the realm of languages is also filled with words and phrases that capture the essence of this ghostly season? We’ve delved deep into the lexicon of…
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I am a big fan of the Great British Baking Show. I watch it like I watch sports—rooting for my favorites, exhorting them to make good moves and groaning when they make mistakes. In this new season, something extra was added: A sign language interpreter. One of the contestants,…
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In a world that increasingly celebrates diversity, the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) stands as a beacon, guiding the way toward a more inclusive corporate supply chain landscape. Since its inception, the NMSDC has consistently fostered opportunities for minority businesses, ensuring their voices are heard, their services are recognized,…
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Meet Dana Camp. Dana is the Director of Information Technology at Interpreters and Translators, and he answered a few questions for us. We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know him! Tell us a little bit about your work background before you came to Interpreters and Translators, Inc. My passion for…
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Many individuals in underserved communities face language barriers that prevent them from receiving services critical to their wellbeing, understanding their rights, and accessing opportunities. For more than thirty-five years, Interpreters and Translators, Inc. (iTi) has been helping those who serve these communities break through those barriers. The Importance of Translation…
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It’s common knowledge that creating and maintaining an online presence is an absolute necessity for all businesses and organizations. Online presence is a broad term and includes a website, a blog, social media channels, participation in forums, etc. Print advertisement and other traditional marketing tactics just don’t cut it anymore.…
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The author of this blog post freely admits to a lack of objectivity: I’m completely hooked on Wordle. I play it daily and always post my results on social media. I play so consistently that, when I recently skipped a day during an especially busy weekend, I was besieged with…
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Could a language spoken 10,000 years ago be understood today? Apparently, the answer is “yes.” A May 2013 article in the United Kingdom’s Mailonline.com says that researchers have uncovered a language people living in Europe spoke during the Ice Age. Twenty-three of the words in this language are, according to…
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Native American languages in the US have succumbed to linguicide over time. According to the World Atlas, approximately 300 languages were spoken in the US before colonialism. When the Europeans arrived, they forced Native Americans out of their land. The government tried to eliminate the Native American culture, including the…
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