Canadian language schools have seen a steady growth in the enrollment of Mexican students over the past few years. They are now set to overtake Korean students as the fourth largest contingent of international students in Canada, only preceded by Brazil, Japan, and China. The majority of them come to study English in Ontario and […]
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5 Ways the Quebec and Montreal Language School Markets Differ from the Rest of Canada
The Quebec and Montreal language school market, due to the distinct character of the Quebec province, has characteristics and elements that distinguish it from the Canadian market. The unique culture and linguistics of the province attract different categories of international and Canadian students. And the government structure and relationships with other Francophone countries fosters the […]
7 Upcoming North American Conferences Perfect for Translators and Translation Project Managers in 2020
If you work in translation, conferences and forums are a great way to network with your peers and understand the pulse of the localization industry. Here are some events held in North America over the next two months that allow you to do just that. February – GlobalSaké Conference 2020 San Francisco – February 19 […]
How a spelling mistake helped the Brazilian Police catch a load of contraband
Hopefully, you’re not into anything illegal. But even then, the importance of a good proofreading service has been proven. When checking a truck’s documents, police noticed a spelling mistake that ultimately led to the discovery of a load of illegal drugs. The Federal Highway Police, with help from the Federal Revenue Services, apprehended the vehicle […]
How the Norwegian Winter Olympics team received thousands of eggs thanks to a translation typo
Norway’s Olympics team is used to performing well during the Winter Olympics. They even finished the Sochi Olympics with 11 gold medals and are hoping for another productive competition in Pyeongchang this year. Could their secret to such results rest in the scrambled eggs they eat for breakfast? OL-leiren bestilte 1500 egg gjennom å oversette […]