Uralic Languages Endangered in Russia
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Approximately one-fourth of the people in the world speak one of three
languages: Mandarin, English, and Spanish. Of the estimated 6,700
languages in the world, almost 2,500 are considered at risk of
extinction according to UNESCO. Of the numerous languages that are
actively spoken today, each reflects a unique view of the world. Read more... |
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Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to our August issue of "The Language News"! This month's topics include the inclusion of non-Latin characters in URLs, a discussion on the controversy surrounding Belgium's languages, and humorously transcribed patients' charts due to language issues. Visit us at www.languageconnections.com to find out more about our services! As your team of expert language service providers, we look forward to doing business with you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or requests. Enjoy! |
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A recent change in internet domain names serves to
encompass linguistic and cultural diversity. The non-profit organization Internet
Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) recently announced the
approval of the use of Arabic, Russian, and Chinese characters in domain name
suffixes online.
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 As the rest of Europe worries about the current economic
situation, and the failing economies of the EU, the country of Belgium faces
another dilemma: a potentially functional separation of the population as a
result of language differences. Belgium
has always been a country divided by language, geographically, politically, and
culturally. Since 1963, a geographic border separated the Dutch and
French-speaking areas, leaving only Brussels
as bilingual- a primarily French speaking city in a Flemish territory.
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 In a previous newsletter, we discussed the current
controversy over the lack of adequate translation of prescription medications
for U.S.
immigrants with low English proficiency. The consequences of inadequate
language services are anything but humorous. On a lighter
note, we recently came across some very humorous comments transcribed on patients' charts by physicians practicing in the United
States. Some are clearly a language
issue, others are possibly just poor transcriptions...In either case, these
examples bring to light the importance of clear communication.
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We are pleased to share our newsletter with you. If you have any inquiries, comments, or suggestions, please contact us!
Sincerely,
Leo Galperin, President
Language Connections
Tel.:617-731-3510
www.languageconnections.com
Wherever you do business, we speak the language.
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