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Published On - May 1, 2019

Mary Ravenna Copywriting, Culture, Language Blog

Give Your Bilingual Exhibits Multicultural Appeal

How can museums make their exhibits more accessible to visitors and to the surrounding community? Often, language is the key. Around 55% of museums and science centres around the world already offer information for visitors in more than one language. Bilingual or multilingual exhibitions help museum...

Published On - April 17, 2019

K International Culture, Language Blog

Hand Signals Around the World

Do you talk with your hands? Many people do. In fact, some researchers claim that up to 70% of human communication is accomplished through body language. Hand signals are a common type of nonverbal communication. But be careful when you’re travelling or addressing someone from another culture....

Time Management and Punctuality Around the World

Published On - March 14, 2019

Richard Brooks Culture, Language BlogTags: Culture, Punctuality, Time Management

Time Management and Punctuality Around the World

Cultural differences affect all areas of life: everything from what we eat, to what we wear, to how we speak to each other. They also affect how we view time, deadlines and punctuality. So, here’s a practical guide to managing your time and punctuality around the world. Time Management and...

Published On - November 21, 2018

Alicja Brady Culture, Language BlogTags: Education, Hello, Language learning, Languages, Learning, Learning Languages, Translation

How to Say Hello in 15 Languages

Did you know that the 21st of November is World Hello Day? To celebrate, learn how to say hello in 15 languages today! Participating in World Hello Day is as easy as saying “Hello” to ten people. But what if they don’t speak your language? No worries, we’ve got you covered. H...

Published On - September 21, 2018

K International Culture, Language BlogTags: How to, Language, Thank you

How To Say “Thank You” Around the World

Friday, 21st September is World Gratitude Day. To celebrate, we’ve put together a guide on how to say “Thank You” around the world. Here’s how to express gratitude to someone in 50+ languages, including the top 50 spoken languages to cover over 80% of the world’s popu...

The Aloha Poke Controversy - Naming businesses across cultures

Published On - August 14, 2018

K International Culture, Language Blog

The Aloha Poke Controversy

Naming a business is hard. Sometimes, it makes sense to look to other languages and cultures for inspiration. But beware: a poorly chosen trademark from another language can turn into a PR disaster later. A Chicago restaurant chain called Aloha Poke found that out the hard way earlier this month. He...

Published On - January 10, 2018

Richard Brooks Culture, Inside Track

Culture Guide for UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Western Asia is made up of a federation of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. Abu Dhabi serves as the capital, with each emirate ruled by its own monarch. The UAE offers a fascinating business environment. O...

Published On - September 1, 2017

Richard Brooks Culture, Language BlogTags: Travel

11 Foreign Phrases to Stop Using Right Now

Some English speakers love peppering their speech with foreign phrases. We think it sounds sophisticated. But here are 11 foreign words and phrases that don’t go over quite as well in their home languages. Let’s all agree to stop using them now. Phrases to Avoid in French Bon Appétit!&n...

Published On - August 2, 2017

Richard Brooks Culture, Language Blog

6 Useful Facts About Time in Different Languages and Cultures

“This thing all things devours; Birds, beasts, trees, flowers; Gnaws iron, bites steel; Grinds hard stones to meal; Slays king, ruins town, And beats mountain down. ” – Gollum Time should be easy to translate, right? Wrong! The passage of time is universal and inevitable, but the ...

Published On - May 11, 2017

Richard Brooks Culture, Inside TrackTags: Marketing Translation

Cultural Considerations for Translation

International translation services are, without a doubt, invaluable when it comes to helping companies market their products and services overseas. However, translating business materials that are intended for presentation to foreign audiences involves a much more complex process than simply convert...