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Dear Colleagues, In this sad time as the world unites in support for the people of Japan, we at Language Connections express our heartfelt sympathy for those affected by the terrible earthquake and tsunami. As events unfold, we are heartbroken by the magnitude of this terrible tragedy, and our sincerest condolences go out to all our friends and colleagues in Japan. ホープ
"Hope"
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Dictators and Dialects
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Tunisian demonstrators  | In recent weeks the Arab world has been rocked by a stunning
chain of events, culminating in the ouster of autocrats in Tunisia and Egypt
as well as violent protests in Libya,
Bahrain, and Yemen. For two such autocrats feeling the heat of
mass demonstrations, one tactic has been used in an attempt to reconcile
political differences and appeal to the angry throngs of citizens:
dialect.
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|  Can you say greetings in Arabic? سلام عليكم
Salaam Aleikum
Arabic is a Semitic language originating from the Arabian Peninsula and Horn of Africa whose various
dialects are spoken by nearly 221 million people world-wide. Despite huge geographic distinctions in dialects,
Modern Standard Arabic is the common literary form of the language and the
dominant language of culture, media, and government. It is the official language of 22 countries
and one of six official languages of the United Nations, the inextricable
result of the rise of Islam as a major world religion. Read More... |
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Language Humor: Literally Translated Idioms
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'Once the tree falls the monkeys will scatter.'  | Very rarely does an idiom in one language have an
appropriate translation by an equivalent idiom in another language.
Despite the fact that the original meaning cannot always be discerned,
these translations provide us with insight into other cultures. Often,
they provide with a bit of humor too...
We have collected some literally
translated idioms for you to enjoy from
our own international staff here at LC. Send
us some of yours!
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 When companies first advertise their products internationally, direct translations of the message often confuse, upset, or even entertain new consumers. Here are some entertaining mistranslations that U.S. companies have sent abroad. The " Got Milk" ads, originally translated as " Are
you lactating?" in Spanish ( ¿Tiene leche?). Intended for the Mexican market, it kept the Spanish-speaking audience laughing for quite some time.
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Sincerely,
Leo Galperin, President
Language Connections
Boston, MA
Tel.:617-731-3510
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