Languages are very much alive and they evolve along with society. Not everything changes, however. Some idioms or expressions stand the test of time and remain with us to this day, even though they refer to things we do not use anymore, or to moments in history we have forgotten about. Let’s take a look […]
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to curl up by the fire and catch up on some reading. For that purpose, we’ve compiled this list of the best new books on language that came out this year. They also make great last-minute Christmas gifts for every sort of linguist in […]
Selecting a translation company to work with can be a bit nerve wracking, especially if you don’t have a firm grasp of the language(s) you’re translating into. A high-quality translation is paramount to engaging foreign customers and maintaining your company’s brand image. You don’t want to feel like you’re acting on blind faith. So how […]
Like many other freelance workers and entrepreneurs, you probably struggle to maintain a proper life balance, especially if you work from home. You are not alone! I mean, just take a look at your social media feeds… Karen is still up at 2 in the morning with blank page syndrome—and the deadline is at 8 a.m. […]
Alright, so you’re trying to learn a new language. You googled it and already went through the usual tips – travelling, buying this or that software, practicing, celebrating your mistakes, and so on. Still, it’s not working for you. But don’t give up just yet! We’ve put together this list of unusual hacks to help […]
Being a translator gives you an inside glance at almost any sector or industry imaginable. It allows you to expand your general knowledge while grappling with different expressions, dialects, idioms and other linguistic and regional quirks. It’s a career that combines your knack for concision with your writerly pen, and your innate curiosity with your […]
By Riteba McCallum There are many women who don’t mind the generic use of masculine pronouns and words like “mankind” as a default. After all, laws that use “he” still protect their rights, and words like “fireman” and “mailman” don’t actually prevent women from entering these professions. Sure, these words reflect a sexist past, but […]
For OXO’s Montréal team, there are two Nuit Blanche in late winter: the well-known nocturnal arts festival as part of Montréal en Lumière, and the budget report translation. The latter doesn’t sound as exciting, but it’s fun in its own pizza- and coffee-fuelled way. It’s also a great example of all the translation management work […]
By Kevin Lavoie We can all agree on one thing: when it comes to labour, our industry is up against some real hurdles! Add to that the fact that we’re experiencing a labour shortage, and you’ve got the perfect recipe to give translation companies a headache. The Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés (CRHA) […]
by Margaret Sankey I have a friend named Franck, who comes from Paris but now lives in the United States with his wife and two children. For the last couple of years, he’s been making noises about maybe coming to do some sightseeing in Montreal sometime. I like to encourage him to do it, for […]
