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Different types of English from Across the Globe: British vs. American
For some years now, linguists have understood that English has moved from being a second language to becoming a global instrument of communication. Therefore, it is accepted that there is an English “language” spoken in the United States and regionally within it, which is somewhat different from that in England, South Africa, Australia, India, and… Read More
Why listing your price for services on your website might be a terrible idea
One thing that listing your prices will always do is disqualify a large percentage of people. In fact, it’ll probably disqualify the majority of people who view your prices. That’s a good thing if you have too many leads. According to an article published on Forbes by Pia Silva (ok, that was three years ago,… Read More
O slogan da primeira campanha global do McDonald’s no Brasil não foi uma tradução literal, e por isso foi um sucesso
Uma boa tradução captura o espírito de um texto sem segui-lo à risca. Ele captura a energia, a textura e a voz do texto de origem e as replica na tradução, valendo-se de todos os recursos do idioma de destino. Uma boa tradução transmite o que está escrito nas entrelinhas, e foi o que aconteceu… Read More
McDonald’s first global campaign slogan in Brazil was not a literal translation, and that’s why it was a success
A good translation captures the spirit of a text without slavishly following it to the letter. It captures the energy and texture and voice of the source text and replicates them in the translation, drawing on all the resources of the target language. A good translation conveys what is written between the lines, and this is… Read More
Viva o Tempo que é Dado a Você: Feliz Ano Novo
O vídeo* neste post é dedicado a todos os nossos entes queridos, incluindo aqueles que não estão mais entre nós. Um lembrete de que um novo dia, um novo ano, um novo começo, novos sonhos, novos amigos, novos desafios, novas realizações estão chegando. Desejamos sabedoria para viver o tempo que nos é dado. Se você… Read More
Live the Time that is Given You: Happy New Year
This video* is dedicated to all our loved ones, including those who are no longer among us. is dedicated to all our loved ones, including those who are no longer among us. A reminder that a new day, a new year, a new beginning, new dreams, new friends, new challenges, new accomplishments are coming. It… Read More
How to spice up the eggnog! Que raios é eggnog?
ENGLISH Eggnog, or egg nog, is a sweetened dairy-based beverage traditionally made with milk and/or cream, sugar, beaten eggs (which gives it a frothy texture), and liquor. Brandy, rum, moonshine, or whiskey might be used; and the finished serving would be garnished with a sprinkling of ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Eggnog is a popular drink… Read More
Inspiring Christmas Quotes
Here are some funny quotes and famous quotations related to Christmas and the sayings that incorporate the spirit of Christmas in them: There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions. – Bill McKibben Christmas waves a magic wand over this world,… Read More
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