Translating books – a dream or a nightmare?
Trying to define the profession of a translator, many people would list translating books as one of his or her main tasks. It is the case of not just the third party, but also those who may consider this occupation as a potential future career path. However, such an opinion hardly ever matches reality. So […]
Student’s translation conundrums
The work of professional translators consist of something more than just instinctive translation of a text. It is therefore not reasonable to expect a person who is just starting out in translation studies to demonstrate a level of knowledge equal to that of a translation agency. By learning, students have the opportunity to learn how […]
English philology- and what next?
Everyone is aware how much language is necessary nowadays – that is why a lot of people choose philology as their educational path. One of the most sought-after fields of study is English philology. It is necessary to remember that these studies are not the same as a language course. By deciding to start studying […]
International Translation Day
Apart from the traditional holidays which usually are in red on the calendar, during the year there is much more interesting dates which can be celebrated. One of them is the 30th of September, generally associated with Boy’ Day, however that day we can also celebrate International Translation Day. This holiday is celebrated for a […]
Albanian Language – the most important facts
Albanian stands out among other Indo-European languages. It’s worth have a look at its characteristics not only because Albania was the most popular holiday destination for Polish people in 2021. Tourists from all over the world have started enjoying the intimate atmosphere of this country and almost 300 sunny days a year. Roots and kinship […]
Both Ogres and Text are Like Onions – They Have Layers
Transcreation on a daily basis When the routine of everyday life becomes a burden for us, and fatigue does not let up, we persistently seek a means of getting away from the mundane reality. Due to the fact that not everyone has a fondness for physical activity, turning on Netflix and lying sprawled out lazily […]
A pioneer in the wedding industry – and more interesting facts from the United Kingdom
Great Britain is most frequently associated with the royal family – Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles or Prince William. When we think of this country, beautiful pictures of London and Big Ben appear in our heads. The United Kingdom has also got an extensive history and a lot of outstanding people, such as William Shakespeare and […]
Chinese language translator – but which Chinese?
China is currently the most populated and the third biggest country in the world. 1,4 milliards of people live on over 9,5 square kilometres, and 9% of them belongs to 55 ethnic minorities. Is it possible that in so populated country with this kind of cultural diversity there is only one language? And if there […]
