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Accent vs. Dialect, Sociolect, Idiolect, Slang
in Languages Without BordersSo what’s the actual difference between accents and dialects? And how do people develop such different pronunciations or words or grammar rules for one language? It might sound like a simple question, but it’s not. Let’s start with the definitions. Both terms “dialect” and “accent” refer to a distinctive way of using a specific language […]
The impact of translation on the world
in Languages Without BordersThe history of translation and the impact of linguists has allowed us to learn about cultures and civilisations that existed many centuries ago. Although the history of translation spans centuries, it has also been a powerful tool in helping to bridge the gap between cultural barriers, which remains true to this day. How it started Translation […]
Hungarian books in English
in Languages Without Borders, Multilingual LifestyleOur current quarantine and partial lock-down certainly has its challenges, but it also provides an opportunity to do something different. Hungary has a rich history of writers and authors, many of whom have been translated into English, and the English-language books can be ordered online. The Paul Street Boys (Pál utcai fiúk) by Ferenc Molnár […]
Transcreation – How Cross-Market Copywriting Helps Businesses Globally
in Languages Without Borders, Multilingual Lifestyle, The Language of BusinessIndustries evolve over time. It’s a must, because if you don’t, or can’t, you find yourself left by the wayside. While transcreation isn’t a new concept in global business, it is certainly now much more in demand by our clients at EDMF. Let’s take a look at why. What is transcreation? Coined from the words […]
Untrained Translation Businesses Dilute Busy Market
in The Language of BusinessIf you’re interested in the current state of the translation businesses in Hungary then we recommend you read this article published by the Budapest Business Journal, where our managing director Douglas Arnott also gives his professional views on the business. Untrained Businesses Dilute Busy Market Read more: