Across the world, people welcome the New Year with customs that reflect their cultural identity. In Brazil, the festivities include wearing white for peace and tossing flowers into the sea as a gesture of gratitude and hope. Learning to say Happy New Year in different languages is just one step towards connecting with a global…
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In a country such as Malaysia, where multiculturalism thrives, understanding the languages of Malaysia is not just a cultural appreciation but a practical necessity for any business that has an eye on the Malaysian market. From the Malay language, which serves as the national tongue, to various ethnic languages and dialects such as Mandarin, Tamil,…
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Did you know that there are over 80 regional languages spoken in Japan? Yes, it’s true! Japan is an island country with 6,852 islands, which explains its many languages. It’s a fascinating aspect of this island nation that sets it apart from many others. Although 99.2% of Japanese people speak Japanese, there are other lesser-spoken…
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Vietnam is home to 100,987,686 people, making it one of the most popular languages in the world, a country that is rich in linguistic and cultural diversity! While Vietnamese is the official language in Vietnam, there are over 110 languages across the nation. Alongside Vietnamese, various ethnic groups contribute their unique languages, such as Tay,…
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With four official languages and other minority languages spoken in Singapore, Singapore’s linguistic landscape is diverse despite being one of the smallest countries in Asia. The history can be traced back to the period when the Malay population was under British colonial rule for 48 years. It was during this time that traders from China,…
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Talking to 1.4 billion people is nothing like any other experience, especially business-wise. Imagine how much you can gain when entering such a big market as China, the first largest population globally, the second world’s most spoken language market, and the second-largest economy worldwide. So many possibilities, right? However, tapping into the widely spoken language…
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Asia, with its rich cultural heritage, is a testament to the diversity of our world. This diversity is beautifully expressed in the 2,300 languages spoken across the continent. In this blog, we will explore how a simple word like “dad” can reveal Asia’s rich cultural and linguistic diversity. A word like ‘dad’ is a fascinating…
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The Official Language of China & The Country’s Diverse Linguistic Landscape The official language of China is Mandarin Chinese, also known as Putonghua, which translates to “Common Speech.” Mandarin is the most widely spoken form of Chinese and serves as the lingua franca across the vast and culturally diverse nation. It’s also the second most…
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