If you are in need of language services, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the number of options available to you. Although you probably know which languages you need services in, you might not know which service best suits your exact needs. Luckily, there’s an...

I have been so busy traveling around Shanghai that I felt inspired to continue my travels and wanted to take the opportunity to learn more about my own country. So back to the U.S.A. I went! I hopped off the plane at LaGuardia Airport in New York City, where Rachel,...

Did you know that speaking a second language can improve your memory and cognitive abilities? Before we get ahead of ourselves, we’ve identified the four learning styles that will help you speak a second language in no time! Some people are visual learners while...

It's been two years, and it's time to come home How can a concerned employer minimize re-entry pain for the returning expat and the family when the way things used to run has changed?  Is there any way to avoid reverse culture shock? At Techworld, we believe there is!...

  Shanghai Museum of Ancient Chinese Art The past few weeks have been amazing.  Shanghai is beautiful! Chelsea brought me to the Shanghai Museum of Ancient Chinese Art housing over 120,000 pieces. It is considered one of China’s first world-class modern museums after...

LSP.  Great, you think, just what I need. Another acronym. But wait until you hear how an LSP can make your life easier. LSP stands for Language Services Provider.  An LSP can help you by translating your marketing or training materials, providing an interpreter when...

Many of the words we use today are "loanwords", or words borrowed from other languages. It's fascinating to think that over time, some foreign words can become a part of one's language. This is due to contact with other cultures and languages. Usually, loanwords...

In today’s global environment, you need to be sure your message gets across everywhere.  It could be a training manual or a proposal that needs to be translated into seven languages. Maybe you need an interpreter for a major press conference.  Or perhaps you’re...

Okay, let’s start with a definition.  Do you know what an “expatriate” is? It used to mean someone on a corporate assignment in a country other than the United States.  Global companies send their team members around the globe to fill in missing skill sets, develop...

Hello! I am Techworld Ted, but you can call me Ted. I am Techworld’s trusty traveling researcher and have been chosen to travel the world and learn all about different cultures and customs. Throughout my journey, I will be keeping a journal of where I have been, what...

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New Year’s celebrations are often the most celebratory and enthusiastic events in any given culture. Did you know that not every nation celebrates the New Year on January 1?