by Alpha Omega Translations | Aug 19, 2015 | Foreign Language
By Sarah-Claire Jordan Portuguese was not the language of the land in Brazil until the Portuguese came over to claim it for their country, making it part of the Portuguese empire, in the early 1500s. Before that, the languages spoken there were mostly the...
by Alpha Omega Translations | Aug 10, 2015 | Foreign Language
By Sarah-Claire Jordan Native English speakers tend to notice how many English words are used in other languages while ignoring the words they use everyday that were originally Arabic, Portuguese, Dutch, and more. English is one of those languages that has no qualms...
by Alpha Omega Translations | Aug 10, 2015 | Foreign Language
By Sarah-Claire Jordan India is a country with such interesting history that it is definitely feasible that it would be home to many different languages. As of 2001, there are about 122 languages in India that are considered “major languages”, with over 1,500 other...
by Alpha Omega Translations | Aug 10, 2015 | Foreign Language
By Sarah-Claire Jordan Brazil has always been known for its unique diversity. The Brazilian people have an amazing mix of African, Portuguese, and indigenous roots that has had an interesting impact on the culture of their country. Like many modern countries, Brazil...
by Alpha Omega Translations | Aug 10, 2015 | Foreign Language
By Sarah-Claire Jordan Germanic languages are spoken in Europe, North America, and Oceania, which includes Australia, New Zealand, and many other Pacific island nations. They can be further divided into three branches: North Germanic, West Germanic, and East...
by Alpha Omega Translations | Aug 10, 2015 | Foreign Language
By Sarah-Claire Jordan As a country of immigrants, it’s no wonder that there are over 300 different languages spoken in the U.S. today. Over half of those languages, however, are indigenous languages spoken by members of the different Native American tribes found in...