A thought-provoking story from Thailand has me reflecting on how we perceive linguistic authenticity. In the field of interpretation and translation, authenticity in language use is paramount. Adam Bradshaw, an American educator fluent in Thai, recently highlighted the trend of adopting foreign accents to appear sophisticated. He publicly criticized Thai people who speak Thai with […]
The Ancient Roots of Translation and Interpretation: Lessons from Biblical Times When we think of translation and interpretation, we often picture professionals with headsets at global conferences or translators carefully crafting words into different languages. But what if I told you these roles are deeply rooted in ancient history, dating back thousands of years? My […]
Did you know? Ever wondered why Thai interpreting can feel like solving a linguistic puzzle? With 44 consonants and 32 vowels, it’s no walk in the park! Quite the alphabet party and everyone is invited to join! Here’s the first piece of the puzzle: Thai is a tonal language, meaning one word can have five […]