Common Problems of English to Indonesian Translation

Problems of English to Indonesian Translation

Introduction Indonesian, or Bahasa Indonesia, is the official language of Indonesia, a nation of 250 million people. It is an Austronesian language based on the Malay language spoken in the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and Borneo and remains not only the only official language in Indonesia but the lingua franca of a culturally and geographically diverse […]

Japanese vs Korean vs Chinese: Which is the Most Difficult Language to Learn?

Japanese vs Korean vs Chinese Which is the Most Difficult Language to Learn

Overview of the Japanese language  Japanese is spoken by 130 million people. This makes it the 9th most spoken language by native speakers. The Japanese language is viewed as being one of the hardest languages for Americans to learn but this isn’t the case for Chinese speakers. Japanese is difficult for English speakers to learn […]

What Is the Most Translated Text in the World?

What Is the Most Translated Text in the World?

There are many documents that have been translated many times, some of which are related to human rights religion, as well as literary works. Two of the world’s most translated documents are the Bible and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the […]

How Do I Get an Australian Parent Visa Exemption?

Australian Parent Visa Exemption

There are some visas where a travel exemption is now possible to come to Australia and in particular for parents of children who legally reside in Australia as either a citizen or permanent residents. The updated travel exemption for parents ​From the 21st of October, 2021 parents of both Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents […]

What is Contextual Translation?

Contextual Translation

A word or two about the importance of recognizing context In some languages, there are words that appear to be exactly the same to a foreign eye, yet mean quite different things. These same words may even be pronounced exactly the same way. So, how do the people who speak languages like these understand which […]

Business Language and How English is Used in Business Communication Today

Business Language and How English is Used in Business Communication

What is business language? Business language is the language used in business such as in commerce, international trade, insurance, and banking. It entails using specific vocabulary and grammatical structures and clearly communicating clearly and concisely is vital in business communication. The clarity in business writing When using a language in a business context, it is […]

Benefits of Learning Spanish‍

Benefits of Learning Spanish‍

It’s one of the best languages to learn for traveling! In 2016, there were 437 million people who spoke Spanish around the world. That’s in fact 17 percent of the entire world’s population.  Also, Spanish is the official language or national language of twenty-one countries. In North and South America, 418 million people speak Spanish; […]

Marketing Materials and Translations

Marketing Materials and Translations

What are Marketing Materials? Marketing materials are materials used specifically as a method for promoting a product, brand, or service. Commonly used marketing materials are any kind of printed literature that does a good job at presenting and promoting a product. This could include flyers, postcards, business cards, letterheads, brochures, and presentation folders. Marketing materials […]

Why Literary Translation is Important?

Literary Translation

Translating literary works such as the Bible, short stories, and novels enables the authors to share their creative work with other like-minded people around the world. Depending upon the theme of the literary work many have been translated into many languages enabling those throughout the world the chance to enjoy the literary work. The translation of literary […]