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Speaking Spanish is So Difficult
As a child from parents born in mainland Spain, but raised in the Canary Islands, I grew up quickly noticing the differences between various types of accents of the same language. I learnt many of the differences the hard way through very embarrassing moments whenever I would visit León, where I was born, for the summer.
The predominant accent in our household was Castilian, but out on the streets and at school, I was surrounded by Canarian words, sounds and expressions. This duality made me develop an accent hard for some to locate within Spain, and adopt words from the two different regions depending on the context in which I found myself interacting with others.
WTC Provides Voice for New App
We recently had the opportunity to work with Avokkido, a developer and designer of educational apps for children. Their latest app, Avokiddo ABC Ride, is launching its debut today, March 20, 2014. Caroline, one of our many voice talents, was selected to record this app.
The previous app, Beck and Bo, has received numerous accolades for its quality and ability to keep children interested and engaged in the learning process. USA Today named it “one of the best apps for introducing toddlers to digital play”. World Translation Center is proud to have assisted with the voiceover aspect of both applications by recording the audio with the voice talent Caroline.
A Selfie is a Selfie
Originally coined in Australia, the word “selfie” was the Oxford English Dictionary word of the year for 2013. Here is the definition:
“A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website: occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself every day isn’t necessary”
Expressions from WWI
WWI was 100 years ago, but many of the terms coined at the time are still in use today. Most of these terms are anglicized versions of expressions from French, German and Hindi or Urdu.
Racing Rubber Ducks May Soon Be Legal in Wisconsin
Every news organization in the U.S. reported last week that: The “Ducktona 500″ in Sheboygan Falls and the “Lucky Ducky Derby” in Menomonee Falls may soon be able to operate in Wisconsin again without fear of breaking the law. Rubber duck racing is considered illegal gambling.
Last week the state Senate passed a bill legalizing rubber duck races in Wisconsin and it is believed that the bill (no pun intended) will pass. The bill would create an exemption for duck races, similar to laws in Minnesota and Michigan.