Clicky

info@translations.co.uk
+447365600193
Order Online
Why Do Some Languages Have Tones?

Why Do Some Languages Have Tones?

by | Language

As English speakers it’s hard to understand how other languages can rely so much on tones. We are more than versed in tonal intonation – the way a speaker can use stress or pitch to imply emotion – in fact our rich sarcastic sense of humour makes us masters of it....
How Many Words do Eskimos Have for ‘Snow’?

How Many Words do Eskimos Have for ‘Snow’?

by | Interesting

It’s one of those things people like to say. Eskimos have… 100 words for snow. 200. It’s because they’re surrounded by the stuff. How sweet! But what is the real answer? In fact, it’s hard to know where to begin with such a flawed premise. The word ‘Eskimo’ doesn’t...