The Lighter Side of Language

The Lighter Side of Language

As you know, at Avantpage we take translation seriously, and pride ourselves on our unfailing attention to detail, our absolute dedication to our clients and their projects, and the incredible work ethic practiced by every member of our team. The flip side of that? We...
Cultural Connection — Filipino American

Cultural Connection — Filipino American

As a translation company, we work closely with many different ethnic groups. In this new series, we’d like you to join us as we take a closer look at some of these groups residing in the United States. We’ll focus on a different group each month, and...
Language Spotlight: Khmer

Language Spotlight: Khmer

This month’s Language Spotlight focuses on Khmer. We’ve been getting more requests for this language lately, and we thought it would be an interesting language to explore in more detail. Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. It is the second most...
New “Hidden” Language Discovered in India

New “Hidden” Language Discovered in India

Last month, I read a fascinating article in The New York Times* about the discovery of a new language, spoken by a remote group of about 1,000 people in India. There are approximately 7,000 recorded languages in the world, yet many are rapidly disappearing. On an...