Differences between the Chinese, Japanese and Korean Languages

Chinese Calligraphy and Chinese brush

Are you interested in learning more about the similarities and differences between the Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages? There is so much we can talk about when analysing these three languages, however in this article we will focus on a brief history and the basic features of these unique languages, plus how they can be…

An Introduction to Audiovisual Translation and the Difficulty of Translating Cultural Phenomena

Media apps on Apple TV screen

What is Audiovisual Translation? Have you ever watched a film or series and thought “I wonder how they would translate this scene into a foreign language”? For many countries in Europe, such as Germany, Italy, France, Sweden and the Netherlands, watching dubbed or subtitled films is the norm. Dubbing and subtitling, the two most common…

Onomatopoeias in Different Languages: Cock-a-doodle-doo or Chicchirichì?

We use them every day and sometimes they can facilitate communication among speakers of different languages: we’re not talking about gestures (although, if you want to find out more about that, you can click here!), but rather about another linguistic device known as onomatopoeia. This word – which, let’s be honest, everyone has struggled to…

Five Reasons Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language

Language is our thing here at Creative (if you hadn’t already guessed 😉), and we understand the impact it has on society as well as its intricate intertwining with communication. However, many people underestimate the importance and benefits of learning a foreign language, so we thought we would break it down for you! Read on…