Breaking down language barriers is one thing; working through cultural differences is another.Sharing a language doesn’t necessarily mean sharing a culture. For example, a French citizen may speak the same language as a French-speaking Canadian, …

Breaking down language barriers is one thing; working through cultural differences is another.Sharing a language doesn’t necessarily mean sharing a culture. For example, a French citizen may speak the same language as a French-speaking Canadian, …

It’s one thing to say you speak a language; defining your foreign language level is another.When judging your foreign language level, you probably resort to nuanced self-evaluations; such as “I get by” or “I speak fairly fluently.&r…

It’s one thing to say you speak a language; defining your foreign language level is another.When judging your foreign language level, you probably resort to nuanced self-evaluations; such as “I get by” or “I speak fairly fluently.&r…

If re-elected, the Australian Labor party has promised to invest in language services for the elderly. Nationwide parliamentary elections were held in Australia on Saturday. Following a historically close race, the leading Labor and Liberal parties sti…

A new study shows which countries are most influenced by digital content and identifies other digital media trends.According to a study released in June by Fleishman-Hillard International Communications in conjunction with Harris Interactive, the Inter…

This language interpreting system uses new technology to better serve patients.At the University of Irvine, certified language interpreters can now work from a single location, carrying out their job through remote video. Their presence is rolled into …

However, according to a recent report, the indirect economic benefits of the language industry are not always measured.A major report commissioned by the European Union shows the size and growth of the language industry in Europe. And when I say major,…

A grant will allow Fresno’s Children’s Hospital Central California to better communicate with limited-English proficiency patients.Although the grant sum is relatively modest — $167,000 – the additional equipment will play a significant role…