http://www.alsintl.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/korean-language-differences/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/korean-language-differences/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:11:46 +0000 Autumn at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=15218 It should come as no surprise that the Korean language is spoken in both North and South Korea. But there are some differences between the written and spoken word in these areas, despite the fact that both varieties are called "Korean."]]> http://www.alsintl.com/blog/korean-language-differences/feed/ 0 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/localization-differences-in-english/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/localization-differences-in-english/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:57:01 +0000 Ronen at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=14972 When conducting business in an English-speaking locale, professional localization is an important part of getting the nuances of the language just right for that particular region.]]> http://www.alsintl.com/blog/localization-differences-in-english/feed/ 1 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/spanish-in-miami/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/spanish-in-miami/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:36:29 +0000 Ronen at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=14368 Since being claimed for Spain in 1566, Miami, Florida, has had a significant Spanish influence. Today, Spanish-speakers are a majority in Miami, and their language and culture are indelible parts of the city's identity.]]> http://www.alsintl.com/blog/spanish-in-miami/feed/ 0 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/acronym-translation/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/acronym-translation/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:45:27 +0000 Alison at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=14388 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/acronym-translation/feed/ 0 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/polish-in-chicago/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/polish-in-chicago/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:15:12 +0000 Ronen at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=13951 Like many US cities, Chicago was shaped by a great influx of immigrants. Of the many groups who flocked to this industrial center in hopes of economic advancement, Polish immigrants stand out for their lasting influence.]]> http://www.alsintl.com/blog/polish-in-chicago/feed/ 0 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/louisiana-creole-french-new-orleans/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/louisiana-creole-french-new-orleans/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:06:03 +0000 Ronen at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=13949 New Orleans' Louisiana Creole French: we’re not talking about fusion food (though gumbo and jambalaya do come up). We’re looking at how Louisiana Creole French helped build one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.]]> http://www.alsintl.com/blog/louisiana-creole-french-new-orleans/feed/ 0 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/immigrant-languages-united-states/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/immigrant-languages-united-states/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:11:13 +0000 Ronen at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=13947 Join us as we take a look at some of the languages brought to the US by immigrants at various points during our nation’s history and discover how they made their marks on some of the country’s most vibrant cities.]]> http://www.alsintl.com/blog/immigrant-languages-united-states/feed/ 0 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/st-patricks-day-brogue/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/st-patricks-day-brogue/#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:27:45 +0000 Doug at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=12526 On March 17, many revelers attempt their most Irish of accents in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. But a fine brogue will only get you so far. Get familiar with the Irish language so you can sing "Danny Boy" in style.]]> http://www.alsintl.com/blog/st-patricks-day-brogue/feed/ 1 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/thanksgiving-history/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/thanksgiving-history/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:21:50 +0000 Dan at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=11107 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/thanksgiving-history/feed/ 0 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate/ http://www.alsintl.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:43:01 +0000 Dan at Accredited Language http://www.alsintl.com/?p=10465 http://www.alsintl.com/blog/talk-like-a-pirate/feed/ 2