Mandarin or Cantonese?Chinese-speaking regions are vital for international business, a fact now acknowledged across industries. A go-to for international…May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Exodus: The Etymology of FreedomLanguage is a living organism; it evolves, it influences and gets influenced…as time goes by it acquires a force of its own.Mar 18, 2021Mar 18, 2021
Untranslatable Love WordsIn English, we use the word “love” for many things: romantic love, spiritual love, the love between family members and friends, a love of…Feb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the WorldValentine’s Day. The holiday dedicated to love, (usually) celebrated on the 14th of February.Feb 5, 2021Feb 5, 2021
Published inWorld WritersFood for Thought: The Linguistics of GastronomyMany of us love to eat and explore new cuisines (and post about it on social media) — but did you know that in addition to being delicious…Jan 4, 2021Jan 4, 2021
Published inWorld WritersThe Many Faces of Santa ClausIf you were to ask any American what Santa Claus looks like, they’d likely respond, “a large man with a big white beard and a red suit.”…Dec 19, 2020Dec 19, 2020
Published inWorld WritersHanukkah, Chanukah or Khanike?Hanukkah’s diverse traditions and evolution are perhaps best captured in the debates surrounding its spelling. Whether you’re team…Dec 15, 2020Dec 15, 2020
Published inWorld WritersLanguage Endangerment and Revitalization“A language is a dialect with an army and navy.” — Max Weinreich, Yiddish linguistNov 21, 2020Nov 21, 2020
Published inWorld WritersMeet a Linguist: Luiza LealHere at Tag, our localization team boasts a wide network of amazing in-market creatives who give local expertise to our language and…Nov 5, 2020Nov 5, 2020
Published inWorld WritersEerie Etymology: The Obscure Origins of Halloween WordsIt is widely known that “Halloween” (or “Hallowe’en” to the Brits) is a contraction of “All Hallows’ Eve,” i.e. the night before All…Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020
