Star Trek Archives

Published On - September 14, 2016

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Star Trek

The Top 5 Star Trek Languages

This September, we’re celebrating two important birthdays. On the first of the month, K International turned 30. Meanwhile, September 7th was the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. In honour of the latter occasion, let’s take a look at some of the most memorable Star Trek languages, and t...

A Geek's Guide to Fictional Interpreters

Published On - January 14, 2016

Mike MacKechnie Language BlogTags: Babelfish, scifi, Star Trek

A Geek’s Guide to Fictional Interpreters

Good science fiction and fantasy stories take us to new universes with new cultures…and that usually means new languages, too. That’s why invented and constructed languages are on the rise. In these fantasy worlds, interpreters and translators often play an important role. Here are some...

Published On - October 5, 2011

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Star Trek

Man Deals With Dyslexia by Learning Klingon

According to Wikipedia, between 5 and 10 percent of people are believed to be dyslexic. Dyslexia is a frustrating neurological disorder that affects its victims’ ability to process written language. Dyslexic patients have normal and even high levels of intelligence, but they nonetheless have diffi...

Published On - September 16, 2010

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Star Trek

Klingon Opera Heads to Germany

In the realm of fantasy and science fiction, Star Trek fans are justly recognized for their unwavering, some would say obsessive, fandom. The latest manifestation of this obsession? An opera written and performed entirely in Klingon. ...

Published On - July 6, 2009

K International Language BlogTags: iPhone, Star Trek, Translation

Star Trek’s Universal Translator: Coming Soon to an iPhone Near You?

Remember the Universal Translator from Star Trek? The translator enabled members of the Star Trek crew to understand alien languages as they were spoken....

Published On - January 16, 2009

Alicja Brady Sci FiTags: Language, Star Trek, Translation

Star Trek: The next generation of gadgets

According to National Geographic, every 14 days another language passes into oblivion. New languages are created at a much slower rate. Usually, new languages evolve naturally from older languages over time. On the other hand, sometimes new languages are simply created from fiction. These languages ...