Propio Explains the History of the Romanian Language Latin had a major influence on a number of modern languages. One of the Romance Languages that is often overlooked is Romanian. Romanian is a Latin-derived language closely related to Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. Despite being a Romance language, Romanian is often left out of Romance … Continued
Why Is English a Germanic Language? Propio Explains Linguists trace the origins of English as a language to the 5th and 7th centuries (600 to 800) in what is now northwest Germany. As such, English is known as a Germanic language to linguists who study the origins and evolution of language. Wait. English is directly … Continued
A History of Croatian Spoken Languages The history behind Croatian spoken languages is a fascinating example of how major world events shape the evolution of a region’s dialect. With sovereign nations rising and falling throughout history, Croatia is one of many modern-day countries whose history was shaped by the power and influence of world-conquering empires. … Continued
Propio Talks About the Origins and Evolution of Human Language Propio prides itself on being able to work in more than 300 languages as one of the world’s top language services providers. In the world today, linguists estimate there are around 7,100 languages currently spoken, Yet just 23 languages account for more than half of … Continued
Your Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Language Access Plan A language access plan is a valuable framework that outlines language services in healthcare, aiming to improve communication between providers and patients who speak different languages, including services like document translation and interpreter assistance. Who Needs a Language Access Plan? In the United States, any healthcare … Continued
User experience is a huge differentiator in a commercial world crowded with options: Succeeding in today’s global marketplace is about much more than an outstanding product or amazing customer service. In fact, almost 90% of buyers surveyed by Salesforce said that the experience a company provides matters just as much. “Experience” is about function (does … Continued
Explore the use of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions to tailor localization strategies for the Chinese market. Understanding Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Hofstede’s cultural dimensions are a framework developed by social psychologist Geert Hofstede to analyze and compare cultures based on six key dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term vs. short-term orientation, … Continued
As seen in USA Today For the nearly 30 million Americans with limited English proficiency (LEP), language barriers can have dangerous (and even deadly) consequences in healthcare settings — miscommunicated care instructions, misunderstood patient presentations, and power inequities between patients and medical professionals. Eliminating potential obstacles that hinder outcomes for LEP communities are often amongst the easiest … Continued
As seen in Medical Economics In 2024, health care organizations will need to intensify their efforts to reduce disparities and advance equity for the diverse populations they serve. It’s not only the right thing to do, it’s required for compliance with federal regulations and it makes great business sense, too. Because 68 million Americans speak … Continued
As seen in Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) Being able to communicate with multicultural, multilingual consumers from around the world has never been more important. Businesses serve a more diverse clientele than ever, and these consumers expect personalized experiences that are smooth, seamless, and technologically advanced. Our team of language experts believes that Artificial Intelligence … Continued
