Created by French computer engineer, Jean-Paul Nerrière, Globish claims it is a natural subset of English, which uses a simplified grammar and a 1500 word vocabulary. Nerrière claims it is not a language, but rather common ground that non-native speakers of English can use to communicate among themselves in the context of international business.
The NTIF was founded in 2011. Its original purpose was to serve as a natural meeting point for providers of language services in the region. Since then it has sparked more and more interest in the translation community and further afield.
French is a language that reflects both the rich cultural and historical heritage of France and also that of the worldwide Francophonie. It is a language of international diplomacy, a global business language, and a top internet language, which points to the growing importance of French.
It is relatively easy to find a sign language translation for a particular word. A quick Google search will bring up videos demonstrating how the sign is made. This is a valuable resource, however things are a little more difficult when it comes to looking up a specific sign and its translation; a sign cannot be entered into a computer using a standard keyboard.
Moving to a new country brings with it new challenges and obstacles, especially when it comes to learning a language. There are some who resent immigrants who do not learn the language of their adopted country.
The car industry is one industry that has modernized most in recent years as it seeks to adapt to emerging technologies and stay one step ahead in the race to meet customer requirements.
The translation industry responds to changes in language, technology and societies. Translators and translation companies must react and adapt their services to the expectations of the customers in response to each development, to each paradigm shift.
the first novel of his Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series, Douglas Adams describes a tiny creature able to facilitate simultaneous communication between speakers of different languages.
The war in the Middle East continues to affect millions of people, causing many to flee their homes in search of a better life. Once again, 2016 was a year in which the international news was dominated by the refugee crisis.
The need for people and cultures around the world to understand one another requires a constant search for the most uniform communication possible, in the same language.
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