Islam Younis

Let’s zoom into Mongolia, a land of vast steppes and ancient traditions, where the Mongolian language reigns. It’s not just any language; it’s the heart of Mongolian culture, spoken by over 5 million people. With its own unique script and a history that echoes the tales of Genghis Khan, Mongolian is as intriguing as the

Bulgarian might not be the first language you think of studying, but it’s full of surprises. Spoken by millions in Bulgaria and scattered communities worldwide, it’s the country’s national language and a unique member of the Slavic language family. What makes Bulgarian special? It’s got a blend of traditional Slavic roots and a dash of

Exploring New Horizons at ELIA Together 2024 in Riga The ELIA Together 2024 conference in Riga, Latvia, turned out to be a hotspot for folks in the language biz, providing a cool spot to swap ideas, buddy up, and explore what’s next in the translation and localization world. Islam Younis and Luz Sanchis from Master

Esperanto isn’t your typical language. Invented in 1887 by L. L. Zamenhof, it’s the most successful constructed language around, designed to be super easy to learn and to help people from different cultures communicate. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of languages – practical, straightforward, and surprisingly useful. The Background Zamenhof, the brain behind Esperanto,

Latvian, the under-the-radar star of the Baltic languages, is spoken by about 1.5 million people in Latvia and sprinkled around the world. It’s one of only two surviving Baltic languages (the other being Lithuanian), and it’s got a bunch of cool quirks that make it stand out in the European language family. Latvian’s story is

Czech is one of the cool kids of the Slavic language family, spoken mainly in the Czech Republic, and it’s got some neat tricks up its sleeve. Unlike its more famous cousins like Russian or Polish, Czech flies under the radar, but it’s got a charm all its own, spoken by over 10 million people

In the lush landscapes of Aotearoa (New Zealand), the Māori language, known as te reo Māori, resonates with historical and cultural significance. As one of the official languages of New Zealand, te reo Māori holds a place of pride and importance in the nation’s cultural spectrum. It belongs to the Eastern Polynesian branch of the

As we bid adieu to the old and usher in the new, the world becomes a mosaic of festive expressions, each echoing the same sentiment in a symphony of languages. Let’s discover the nuanced world of New Year greetings in different languages and see how this event unites as humans one way or another!  

In the midst of the vast Pacific Ocean, the Hawaiian Islands are home to the Hawaiian language, a melodious and historically rich tongue. As one of the official languages of the state of Hawaii, Hawaiian holds a special place in the cultural and linguistic landscape of the United States. It is part of the Polynesian

Nestled in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa, lies Madagascar, home to the Malagasy language. As the national language of Madagascar, Malagasy holds a unique place in the linguistic tapestry of the world. It belongs to the Austronesian language family, sharing ancestry with languages as far-flung as Hawaiian and Malay! This connection