Making the decision to immigrate to USA will mean your life is never the same again. If you are planning to live there permanently you’ll find that your way of life, values, and pastimes may start to be completely different to when you lived in the UK. Fortunately the US Visa policy is relatively straightforward [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2009’
European Culture and Religion
Europe is home to some 700 million inhabitants, the majority of whom are also part of the European Union (EU). Rooted in a millennium-long history of Christianity across the continent, Europe still maintains a dominance of Christian religions – including Roman Catholicism and Protestantism – while at the same time breeding a growing trans-continent population [...]
German translators – for a growing economy!
Over the years, Germany has experienced growth and development that has led to various economic opportunities. Since the country plays a big part in business and international trade, it has influenced many people around the globe and led non-Germans to learn the German language. This is where the translation companies enter: offering German translation services. [...]
Things you should know if you are planning to immigrate to Australia
If you’ve decided to leave the UK and immigrate to Australia, then you’re certainly not alone. UK immigrants in fact make up the largest percentage of immigrants in Australia, with an astounding 1.2 million UK-born people now living in Australia (as of July 2009). With Australia being such a popular home for those born in [...]
Indian Culture – a mixture of old and new
India, which is often called the mystical land of seductive images, is a sub-continent spanning 2000 miles, from Kerala’s tropical rainforests to the mountain ranges of the Himalayas in the north. It comprises one sixth of the world’s population and has a culture that is rich and diverse. One of the major attractions visited by [...]
Information about Translation
Translation is the interpretation of the meaning of a word and the production of an equivalent word. It means communicating a similar message in another language. Translation was based on etymology, which means “bringing across” or “carrying across.” It was derived from the Latin word “translatio”, which came from “translatum”, the perfect participle of “transferre.” [...]
American History and Culture
Religion, literature, architecture, holidays, sports, poetry, dance, visual arts, music, cinema, history and cuisine comprise American culture, a culture that has developed and been marked by an intermingling of two major roots: its indigenous originality and European principles. America’s ideals, values, beliefs, arts, customs, innovations and traditions have developed through importation (immigration and colonisation), as [...]
The Lowdown on South African Visas
South Africa allows British nationals to enter the country for a period of 90 days on their UK passports without a visa. After the 90 day period is up, you can apply for a variety of visas, depending on the purpose and length of your stay in South Africa. If you wish to extend your [...]
Spanish translators and where to find them
Translators play a significant role in connecting people from different countries with different languages. Their purpose is to communicate thoughts and ideas between people speaking different languages. Spanish, which is the official language of both Spain and Mexico, is one of the languages commonly translated. Translation Today is one of the translation companies offering Spanish [...]
Australia’s multiple cultures
Australian culture is essentially the unification of various cultures. It is a country where multiple cultures can be found, forming a comprehensive and liberal society. Australians are mostly of European stock, with a sizeable aboriginal population having its own culture, which includes food, celebrations and customs. Before Captain James Cook discovered Australia, the Aborigines, or [...]