A dictionary is an important tool for learners and professionals. It’s a book that everyone should have at work and at home. A dictionary helps you know the proper spelling of words, pronunciation, and parts of speech. It helps you with grammar, proper use of...
Columbus Day marks the day Italian explorer Christopher Columbus arrived on the shores of the Americas on October 12, 1492. As early as the 18th century, it was unofficially celebrated in several cities and states in the U.S., but it was only in 1937 that it became a...
As soon as Sukkot ends, our Jewish friends will be celebrating Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah from the evening of October 9 until the evening of October 11. Shemini Atzeret translates into the “Eighth Day of Assembly” and Simchat Torah is...
Judaism, one of the three monotheistic religions, is practiced by the Jewish people since the 9th century BCE. It is their way of life and religion, with tenets and laws form the Torah. It has several festivals, most of which are centered on the family. The three...
Translators and interpreters have their work cut out for them in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The celebration of the International Translation Day this year will be more memorable, as the importance of translators today is in focus. Each year, International...
On Wednesday, September 23, the world will observe the annual celebration of the International Day of Sign Languages. The day focuses on people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people with speech disorders. Sign language is their way to communicate with people who...
