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09/30/2020

Check out my featured blog post in the newest edition of the South African Translator's Association publication! https://www.translators.org.za/3817-2/

In the spirit of its motto, Per interpretes pons conditur, the South African Translators’ Institute is committed to playing its part in a changing world by helping to build bridges between people and groups and fostering in the community an awareness of the need for effective communication.

05/21/2020

The blog has been revived! Take a look at my latest post. New translators, this one's for you!

https://www.thearticulateowl.com/post/freelance-translator-starter-pack

4 templates I wish I knew about when I was starting out as a freelance translator.

03/04/2020

A list of french words where you pronounce all of the letters... French amirite?
https://twitter.com/i/status/1229813089039679500

“Bomboclaat https://t.co/qyzi8jCsBp”

01/20/2020

Thinking about learning the "language of love" in 2020? Why not jumpstart your French-language learning with technology? https://www.thoughtco.com/best-apps-to-learn-french-4691269

The best apps to learn French offer quick and easy ways to pick up on the language. We researched apps including Rosetta Stone, Duolingo and more to help you find the right one.

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween! 👻 🎃
https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-halloween-canada

Children line up dressed in Halloween costumes at the Young Woman’s Christian Association in Peterborough Ontario in the late 1800s. (Photo: Young Women's Christian Association of Canada/Library and Archives Canada)

10/17/2019

A little fun this afternoon for some of my bilingual followers! 😜 Learning, speaking and thinking in another language really is pretty amazing.
http://thelanguagenerds.com/you-cant-read-this-article-si-tes-pas-bilingue/?fbclid=IwAR1lYDWAlQQW34aqGDJorU0rytkNgCGAjE0B49wyYNB0B4Po2hS8KQpumsU

Being bilingual est parmi the best pleasures dans le monde entier. Think about it pour un instant. You can utiliser deux different languages en même temps in a such a way that makes ton cerveau wan…

10/08/2019

I stumbled upon a really great resource for French Cultural Activities in Manitoba! There are so many amazing opportunities for children to learn and enjoy French. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/m12/progcul/docs/cahier_en.pdf

09/24/2019

Canadian English truly has its own unique flavour! I notice this more and more with every localization project that I work on—spelling, grammar, sayings and flare!

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20150820-why-is-canadian-english-unique

America’s neighbour resisted annexation by the US and its people remained subjects of the British monarch. But Canada’s English isn’t British or American, writes James Harbeck.

09/19/2019

Pets and freelancing... a match made in heaven?

https://www.thearticulateowl.com/post/pets-and-freelancing

Having a pet may just be one of the best things for your freelance career.

09/12/2019

Don't think Manitoba is all that "French"? Think again! Check out a bunch of the French-language festivals that take place around the province here:


http://joiedevivremanitoba.com/en/joie-de-vivre/festivals-events-1

Whether you are planning to visit Manitoba in the summer, winter, spring or fall, there’s a good chance you can take in at least one of the many festivals hosted by the province’s French-speaking communities!

09/05/2019

I am always looking to learn more about the history of and . Take a look at my latest blog post if you want to learn a little bit more about culture and language preservation in 5 provinces outside of Quebec!
https://t.co/udeM7UxeLA?amp=1

More than just Quebecois? C’est pas vrai! When most people think of French and Canada their mind immediately goes to Quebec. I'm here there to tell you that

08/26/2019

Do you know O' Canada in another language? Growing up I remember learning it in English, French and Ukrainian.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jROsqdrLdk

Canada's national anthem sung in 11 different languages

08/12/2019

Doing business in Canada? Make sure you hire a professional translator who can help you with your labelling and marketing needs.
https://www.latmultilingual.com/3-important-facts-about-canadian-labelling-laws/

Here are 3 key points about English-French Canadian packaging & labelling laws and bilingual packaging requirements in Canada. Ensure your products have the right messaging with localized french-english translations.

08/07/2019

These marketing mistakes will give you a good laugh, but good global marketing is no laughing matter! 🧐

Hire an experienced translator to help you showcase your product, service or idea in order to attract a whole new world of clients.

https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/the-20-worst-brand-translations-of-all-time.html

These classic brand marketing blunders show that globalization isn't always as easy it seems.

08/06/2019

https://twitter.com/TheEconomist/status/1158724044507799552?s=20
Supporting and encouraging language diversity in Canada has become more important than ever, seeing as the UN dubbed 2019 the "The International Year of Indigenous Languages." Let's not let any more languages die out!

“Only one dead language has ever been revived. Find out which one https://t.co/Z2VFddU5Hw”

07/15/2019

Localizing content for your market is crucial! How well do you know Canadian spelling conventions? 🤓https://www.buzzfeed.com/katangus/can-you-pass-this-canadian-spelling-quiz

Click on "Learn more" to find out how I can help you reach your target audience!

If you know "favourite" from "favorite," see if you can you get all the way through 20 questions without making a mistake.

05/23/2019

Where my Game of Thrones fans at? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Ever wanted to learn Dothraki or Valyrian? I know I have! Get your fix here: https://www.dothraki.org/. Let me know how you get on!

Learn Dothraki and Valyrian - home

05/01/2019

Check out these fun facts about the French language. Still want to take a crack at it? https://www.thelocal.fr/20190320/weird-facts-about-the-french-language-you-definitely-didnt-know

It's International Francophonie Day: Why not impress your French friends with some unusual facts about their own language?