InterThoughts
10 Apr Unique Holidays Around The World
Holidays are often unique to a country’s culture, a simple way to promote a sense of nationhood and community. The concept of holidays originated when nations’ rulers would promote religious observances, which is still true for some countries and provinces today.
19 Mar 7 Cultural Faux Pas
Want to be a world traveler? Unfortunately, it can be a little more complicated than grabbing your passport and jumping on the next flight out. There are various beliefs, behaviors and practices that are unique to each country across the world. Sometimes, things that are perfectly normal to do in one country could be considered incredibly offensive in another.
26 Feb Transcreation Needs A Human Touch
Last month, Las Vegas hosted the tech industry’s the biggest conference, CES. There, companies introduce new ideas and gadgets to the world. Google’s anticipated CES launch of a new feature called Interpreter Mode hints at a future in which all translation will be done by a machine.
07 Dec Phrases Every Traveler Should Know
Language barriers when traveling can be tough, but there’s an easy solution. Learning a few key expressions in the language of your destination can make a great first impression on the locals that you meet. We've already got you covered on French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Japanese.
02 Nov European Winter Idioms
Though we may use winter idioms like ‘tip of the iceberg’ or ‘walking on thin ice’ all year round, we think these fun international expressions are best served up on a cold winter’s night.
17 Oct 9 Beautiful Japanese Words and Phrases
Japanese is an exceptionally gorgeous language because its words and phrases organically encompass cultural experiences and social values.
11 Sep Voiceover’s New Frontier
The way marketers connect with consumers has rapidly evolved in the last two decades, and the voiceover industry has shifted accordingly.
26 Aug 5 Steps To A Consistent Brand Voice, Across The Globe
Global companies know the importance of maintaining a consistent brand voice across different languages.