Harmony of languages
According to UNESCO, by the year 2100, more than 3,000 languages will disappear from the world, and languages, such as English, Spanish, Chinese and others will be increasingly used. Is this a positive trend? Isn’t it perhaps better for mankind to join forces and reduce the number of languages? Supposedly this will improve communication and […]
What makes a language sacred?
Languages evolve for the support, the survival and the development of humanity. At the same time, there are languages that are considered divine works or sacred because they were created by God or are used for religious worship or study. When language is associated with religious worship, believers begin to associate sacred attributes to the […]
The Prejudice of Language Diversity
A quote from John Dewey says “I do not claim any ability to read God’s mind. I am sure of only one thing. When we look at the glory of stars and galaxies in the sky and the glory of forests and flowers in the living world around us, it is evident that God loves […]
Globalization, Internationalization & Localization
If you’re already familiar with these terms, then you’ll probably find this boring but if you’re new to the field of translation, localization and globalization, it might be a good idea to read on. These terms are commonplace in the online world now-a-days and though they might seem intimidating, all you have to do is […]