The 10 Oldest Languages Still Spoken In The World Today

Language evolution is like biological evolution – it happens minutely, generation by generation, so there’s no distinct breaking point between one language and the next language that develops from it. Therefore, it’s impossible to say that one language is really older than any other one; they’re all as old as humanity itself. That said, each of the languages below has a little something special—something ancient—to differentiate it from the masses.

Slightly more advanced SEO for your website

Website development has come a long way since the first attempts of home-made homepages, written on NotePad in simple and straightforward HTML. With the internet exploding at the incredible rate of millions of new website every day it is more difficult then ever to stand out from the crowd.

Vietnamese Language

Vietnamese Language

Vietnamese (tiếng việt / 㗂越)

Vietnamese is an Austroasiatic language spoken by about 82 million people mainly in Vietnam. There are also Vietnamese speakers in the USA, China, Cambodia, France, Australia, Laos, Canada and a number of other countries. Vietnamese has been the official language of Vietnam since the country gained independence from France in 1954.

Top Ten Translators' Blogs [2010]

The list below is from 2010. For a more up-to-date list please visit Top 10 Translator's Blogs [2011].

Blogs have, to a certain extent, lost their potency of late. The hype surrounding the ability to pen your thoughts and share them with the world has passed. On top of this the quality of blogs being written has turned many people off as they usually come across postings of little practical use. However, there are still gems out there and Kwintessential decided to conduct some research into the translation blogosphere in order to find the top ten translators’ blogs.

Translators’ On-Line Resources

Translators’ On-Line Resources On-line Glossaries & Dictionaries

Microsoft Language Portal http://www.microsoft.com/language Licia Corbolante indicated this 12-language site, where Microsoft terminology in different languages can be searched online.

How do I get Started in Freelance Translation?

Many people with knowledge of languages ask how they can get started in freelance translation. These steps can help guide you through the process of becoming a freelance translator.

How to become a translator

We keep a blog in Portuguese called Tradutor Profissional (www.tradutorprofissional.com), where we write mainly about the reverse side of translating: taxes, how to behave as a professional, how to deal with clients, and so on. As a result, we receive lots of e-mail every week, with a great variety of questions. We try to answer all of them and help everybody, but there are limits to what we can do.

How to spot a bad translation agency

You own a business and you need translation services? You probably wonder how you can find the perfect translation agency. This article might really help you. As they are so many translation agencies to choose from, deciding which ones are good and which ones are bad has become a very difficult task. Nevertheless, there are some obvious signs that should make you say NO to some agencies.

Three tips for becoming a better translator

 Throughout our career, we must learn and progress every day. It is important to have high expectations from yourself if you don’t want to be an average translator. To be the best in your field, you must make some efforts outside the working schedule, even if it is quite difficult at some point. We can offer you 3 tips that will help you become a better translator.