Translating is generally labelled as the process of reading, understanding, interpreting and reproducing a certain document that originated in one language to another. A skilled translator should possess the ability to translate ideas, style and expressions, not just words. According to C.A Finch, “Translation is like stewed strawberry. It has form, flavour and utility, but [...]
Posts from ‘July, 2009’
Reasons for immigrating to America
Public speaker and author Dinesh D’Souza tries to counter the criticism about the issues of immigration to America. Being a native of India, Dinesh started to give a brief history of his early life in America. After finishing college, he had his first job at ‘The Washington Post,’ and then became a domestic policy analyst [...]
Canadian culture – a mixture of different influences
Canadian culture is a mixture of different influences from other countries and its indigenous culture. It was mainly influenced by French and British culture, cultural trends in America, and immigrants from other countries. Canada is multicultural and distinct at the same time. The two main groups that settled Canada were the French and English and [...]
Unified South African Culture
South African culture is like a beautiful abstract painting, surrounded with different disorganised forms and colours in an attractive perspective. The national culture presents differences derived from the influences of African heritage, Asian migration, and British colonialism. Regardless of the historical and political chaos suffered by this nation, the consciousness and sensitivity of its citizens [...]
The English Language as a Part of Translation
Understanding means that people must first speak a common language. This will allow a person to connect with other individuals and understand them better. Travelling the world allows someone to observe various cultures and peoples, but mere observation doesn’t guarantee understanding until a language is shared. This is a crucial point as the world continues [...]
Fast Translation Delivery
Interpreting the meaning of a text and the subsequent production of an equivalent text is called translation. This communicates the similar message in other language. Fasttranslator.co.uk is a translator agency for private individuals, authorities, and several organisations that interprets almost all the languages and in every field of expertise. This agency offers a speedy delivery [...]
The United Kingdom's Culture
The United Kingdom’s culture pertains to patterns of human activity and symbolism relating to the long history of the country itself and the British people. The culture of this island nation developed through the union of four distinct countries (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England), which make up the elements, symbolism and customs of the [...]
Canadian Culture: In Focus
Canadian culture is the term that includes musical, artistic, culinary, social, literary, and political elements that are symbolic of Canada; not merely to its population, but to communities worldwide. Canadian culture is multicultural, being inspired by European traditions and culture, especially the French and British. These elements of cultures involve Canada’s aboriginal (Inuit and Metis) [...]
German Translators
The increasing demand for German translators is very apparent as Germany is one of the leading countries in the world, with many growing businesses. It is an essential trade partner for several European as well as non-European countries and, of course, Canada and the United States. It is very obvious that Germany is one of [...]
India's Rich and Varied Culture
India’s history underpins its rich culture, including its exceptional geography, customs, ideas and traditions, which were acquired from neighbouring countries and form its ancient heritage. The nation’s diverse languages, practises, traditions and customs define India’s exceptional evolution through the years. Indian literature’s earliest works were passed along orally until they were finally written down in [...]