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CATEGORY / Languages
What is the fastest growing language?
Which language is growing fastest — by speaker numbers, by percentage, or by learners? This article breaks down the data from Ethnologue, Duolingo, and global demographics to find the answer.
Read More 11 min read·19/03/2026
CATEGORY / Languages
What language do Minions speak? Exploring Minionese
The Minions speak Minionese — a playful mix of Spanish, Italian, French, Indonesian, Korean, Filipino, and gibberish created by director Pierre Coffin. Here's what's actually in it and why it works across languages.
Read More 7 min read·19/03/2026
CATEGORY / Translation services
Rush translation services: what turnaround is actually realistic – and what it costs
Need a translation fast? Here is what professional rush turnaround actually looks like, what drives the cost, and how to avoid paying more than you should.
Read More 11 min read·17/03/2026
CATEGORY / Languages
What is the sexiest language in the world?
Italian topped Babbel's 2024 survey of 6,000 people as the world's sexiest language. Explore the top 20 most attractive languages, what linguistics research says about why some languages sound beautiful, and why it matters for translation.
Read More 12 min read·12/03/2026
CATEGORY / Languages
How to say "I love you" in 28 different languages
Learn how to say "I love you" in 28 languages — from Spanish and Japanese to Swahili and Samoan — with pronunciations, cultural notes, and why the phrase rarely translates word for word.
Read More 11 min read·12/03/2026
CATEGORY / Translation services
Best translation companies for European languages in 2026: a practical buyer's guide
Expanding into European markets? This buyer's guide covers the key languages, translation challenges, and what to look for in an LSP partner in 2026.
Read More 11 min read·12/03/2026
CATEGORY / Languages
Figures of speech: types, examples, and what they mean for translation
Figures of speech like metaphor, hyperbole, and idiom rarely translate word for word. Learn the 24 main types, see cross-language examples, and understand why figurative language is one of the hardest translation challenges.
Read More 10 min read·10/03/2026
CATEGORY / Finance
Translation rates in 2026: why translation prices vary
Professional translation rates range from $0.10 to $0.30 per word depending on language pair, content type, and quality level. Here is what drives the cost and how to get fair pricing.
Read More 7 min read·10/03/2026
CATEGORY / Translation services
How to brief a translation company: what to send before you request a quote
A complete brief gets you a faster, more accurate quote — and a better translation. Here is exactly what to prepare before you contact a translation company.
Read More 11 min read·06/03/2026
CATEGORY / Languages
Different Cultural Traditions Around the World
Do you fancy coming on a virtual tour of some of the world's more bizarre traditions? Click to discover them!
Read More 13 min read·05/03/2026