Continental Interpreting
What is Native American Heritage Month?
November is considered Native American Heritage Month in the United States. If you've always wanted to learn more about our country's...
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Continental Interpreting
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
3 Ways to Make Your Content More Accessible
At Continental Interpreting, we're committed to finding ways for you to make your materials, meeting, and events, more accessible to speaker
Continental Interpreting
- Apr 28, 2020
- 2 min
Educational Support for Students with an ASD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stress is part of our everyday lives, as we face a global pandemic. For children, a support system is crucial to adequately comprehend...
Continental Interpreting
- Mar 30, 2020
- 2 min
The History Behind the Word "Quarantine"?
Quarantine is one of the most frequently used words in the media these days, apart from COVID-19 and coronavirus. Quarantine is also not...
Continental Interpreting
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 with Translation
Free translation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in 7 Easy Steps: We’re offering you a free sheet with tips in English and free...
Continental Interpreting
- Feb 28, 2020
- 2 min
Language Diversity in China
Beyond Mandarin and Cantonese: Language Diversity in China It’s no surprise to those living in ethnically diverse areas of the United...
Continental Interpreting
- Feb 27, 2020
- 1 min
Are Romance Languages Romantic?
The Romance languages—Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Romanian, etc.—have millions of speakers worldwide. In the Americas alone,...
Continental Interpreting
- Dec 23, 2019
- 1 min
Arabic Language Day
The United Nation Arabic Language Day is observed on December 18th each year. This is an opportunity to share some key information on the...
Continental Interpreting
- Nov 21, 2019
- 1 min
Tamale: An English Back-Formation
If you live on the West Coast or have access to Latin American cuisine, it’s more than likely that you love to feast on tamales during...
Continental Interpreting
- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
3 Relevant Terms for Deaf Awareness Month
What is the difference between Deaf and deaf and why do you sometimes come across the term D/deaf? September is Deaf Awareness Month, and...
Continental Interpreting
- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
When is International Translation Day?
What is International Translation Day? The United Nations named September 30th International Translation Day. The day aims to recognize...
Continental Interpreting
- Sep 25, 2019
- 1 min
What is a Heritage Language?
You might be familiar with the term bilingual speaker, but are you familiar with the term heritage speaker? While the term bilingual...
Continental Interpreting
- Sep 23, 2019
- 1 min
Hispanic Heritage Month
In the U.S., Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize the members of our society who share a Hispanic background, or heritage from...
Continental Interpreting
- Aug 23, 2019
- 2 min
¿De dónde sos?
Planning a trip to South America? Brush up on your voseo. For Spanish learners and speakers, pronouns and the present tense are the most...
Continental Interpreting
- May 22, 2019
- 1 min
Why the Word for Mom is Similar in So Many Languages
What is the mystery behind the word "mama"? Among their beloved qualities and features, babies around the world share a lot more than...
Continental Interpreting
- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
What is Nowruz / the Persian New Year?
On March 20th, over 300 million people welcome the springtime with Persian New Year or Nowruz. Pronounced “No-rooz,” this is one of the...
Continental Interpreting
- Nov 19, 2018
- 3 min
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Language in Louisiana: Louisiana Cajun French and Creole Languages This year’s American Translators Association conference was held in...