The holiday season has ended, and so has round 3 of the I Translate competition. This round of competition, inspired by the spirit of the season, asked contestants to complete the sentence “It’s more than just translation, it’s…” The contest was open to all who appreciate translation and we saw some very passion-filled, creative responses. […]
When thinking of the arts in education, most people will think back to their elementary school music class. Maybe they will picture a teacher playing the guitar or piano alongside a group of singing children, or an art teacher helping them sculpt a clay bowl or pot. While the arts have historically been present in […]
Without speaking a word, humans are able to convey a wide array of emotions thanks to global communication and body language. It is a universal mode of communication that goes beyond verbal language to reveal people’s attitude and feelings. From every country to every tribe, there are 6 universal non-verbal expressions that can be easily […]
Everyone has that one friend who believes anything, no matter how absurd it may seem. Despite that, no one likes being called naïve. Wacky Word Wednesday is here to the rescue with a new and fun term- gobemouche. Gobemouche /gɔbəmuʃ/ -noun One who believes any absurdity
Most food and beverage companies looking to enter foreign markets are faced with a common question: to localize, or not to localize? Consumers worldwide are attracted to the idea of “Made in USA” and eager to try a product composed of flavors so very different from their own.
As we find ourselves in a decade of opportunity, the ambition to be successful intensifies. Aspiring entrepreneurs spend an abundance of time studying the world’s most successful individuals, attempting to define what separates the winners from the losers. While reading self-help materials can often inspire us, it can also lead us to despair as we […]
Have you ever walked into a room and felt your self looking for an escape route with no reasonable explanation? Or maybe a simple look at Santa Claus sends sirens off in your head? If you’re finding yourself nodding along, chances are you’ve had the collywobbles! Collywobbles /ˈkɒlɪwɒb(ə)lz/ -noun An upset stomach; fluttering in […]
When travelling to China for a business trip, many first-time foreigners arrive with a winding list of do’s and don’ts, believing that these handy rules of etiquette are the primary key to successful negotiations. While “do: bring your own translator” and “don’t: begin eating before the host” are tips that may help get you into […]
One of the most iconic aspects of the streets in China is the various types of delicious local snacks that can be accessed easily on nearly every corner. For many years, China has been famous for its street food, something that hasn’t really been comparable to anything in the western world until recently with food […]
The New Year is considered a special day, filled with midnight celebrations, parties and toasts. When the clock strikes twelve, people traditionally gather to bid farewell to the changing year and welcome the fresh New Year. January 1st not only serves as a time of reflection, but also symbolizes the start of a better tomorrow. […]
Chinese companies appear to be enjoying their golden age of global expansion; Huawei, Alibaba, Xiao Mi, Haier, TP-Link and Mindray are all examples of domestic Chinese companies that have successfully taken their business models to the global market. Unfortunately, for every Huawei or Mindray, there are many companies that encounter enormous hurdles. While 85 percent […]
So there we were, sat overlooking the OTC harbour in Shenzhen, China, no one fully knowing what to expect. There were around 2,000 people there all waiting in anticipation, as were we, for the first ever public jetpack flight in China. It has been a long wait for Martin Jetpack and as the Kuang-Chi host […]
