The Untranslatables
There are many words in the English language that were borrowed from other languages such as Latin, French, German, Spanish and so on. They are called loanwords and exhibit little or no modification at...
View ArticleCapitalise That!
Getting it right! Let’s face it, it can be a tad confusing when it comes to whether a word receives a capital first letter or not. However, there is a general rule of thumb to consider if the first...
View ArticleClichés: By The Book
A cliché (also cliche) is an expression, idea, opinion or phrase that was once considered an original metaphor, but over time became overused and unoriginal. They were used to convey a novel approach...
View ArticleGreat Scots! Yes or No, Languages Stay Together
Today, 18th of September, all Scottish people head to the polling stations to cast their utmost important votes. Their votes will decide the future of the United Kingdom as a whole. Will Scotland...
View ArticleSpeak to 3.457 billion people, top ten most spoken languages
There are an estimated 7, 100 living languages in the world that are endangered. The reason for this may be that the ten most spoken languages are rapidly taking over. These popular languages have...
View ArticleEuropean Flags Quiz — Countries & Their Languages
European Flags Quiz We have a quick quiz for you to test your knowledge on European countries and their languages. How well do you know your flags? Out of 9 ( from left to right, top to bottom) name...
View ArticleWhat’s the difference between Spelled and Spelt ?
English language tenses are relatively straightforward compared to other European languages. Although some verbs are regular, there are many irregular ones. Take for instance, the irregular verb...
View ArticleThe Migratory Language: Welsh
Over 150 years ago, some 150 Welsh migrants took to the seas seeking a new way of life in the new world. They gave themselves three places to choose from as their new home: Vancouver Island, Palestine...
View ArticleThe Secret of Santa Claus — Track Santa on his journey
Christmas is almost upon us! And our thoughts are immediately drawn to the man himself: Santa. But who is he? Where did he come from? And how does he work so quickly? Santa Claus is known by many names...
View ArticleDuolingo Free App Brings Classrooms Online
A new app that has been on the market for over two years will help schoolchildren learn a new language, for free! In developing countries like Malaysia, Ethiopia, and Mozambique, learning a new...
View ArticleInteresting Maths
Mathematical Symmetry / STAR Translation Imaging Interesting Maths, Symmetry The beauty of mathematics is shown in this calculation loop. Observe the symmetry of the equations. The STAR Team The post...
View ArticleCall for Papers
Call for Papers, Localisation Focus Deadline for submissions for Vol. 12, issue 1 is on 1st July 2013 Submissions are now being accepted for the 2013 issue of Localisation Focus: the International...
View ArticleBaby Talk: Another way to see language
Have you ever observed a mother’s behaviour in her new-born’s presence? She will communicate in a very simplistic language, often peppered with high pitched tones. It is not uncommon for mothers to...
View ArticleWelcoming Students of Université Lille 3
Our MD presented STAR to students / STAR Translation Imaging Welcoming Students of Université Lille 3 to STAR On Wednesday 12th of February, 17 students and their teacher of the Specialised Translation...
View ArticleA Brief History Of The English Language
English is a West Germanic language. Its history and origins are divided into three stages: Old English Middle English Contemporary English A Brief History Of The English Language Old English Otherwise...
View ArticleThe Meaning of Easter
Meaning of Easter and Its Origin For all of us nowadays, Easter is about chocolate eggs, feasting with family and friends and relaxing over a long weekend. But the meaning of Easter and its word...
View ArticleGuess that language
Have you ever found yourself trying to read a piece of text to figure out what language it is? I do this quite a lot when browsing online and when I come across unidentified words: those that aren’t...
View ArticleRobot Teachers, Language Tutors
Children Learn Languages with Robot Teachers Across Europe, robots are helping young immigrant children learn new language skills necessary for social integration and education. It is tough for anyone...
View ArticleSTAR Group Donates Transit to Universities in Ho Chi Minh City
STAR Group Donates Transit NXT to Universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The STAR Group donates Transit to two universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. They will receive Transit NXT as part of...
View ArticleInternational Morse Code Alphabet
Learn the international morse code alphabet. Morse Code is a communication method which represent the letters of alphabet using long and short pulses of light or sound. Each character is represented by...
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