Author name: Emilia Schmidt

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the United States every year on the fourth Thursday of November, unlike in Canada, where it is celebrated on the second Monday of October. Brazil is also a holiday institutionalized since 1966 through Law 5110, and as in the United States, it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

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Translators in international relations and commerce

In this article, we want to address the role of the translator in international relations and commerce. Among the different roles that can be played, the translator in international commerce acts as a bridge between the importer and the exporter. It is a crucial piece when it comes to helping establish business relationships and mediate

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

On August 9 we celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Before anything else, why do we use the word “indigenous” instead of “aboriginal”? Indigenous comes from the Latin word indigena, which means “sprung from the land; native.” Therefore, using “Indigenous” over “Aboriginal” reinforces land claims and encourages territory acknowledgments, a practice that links

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Every May 21, since 2001, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is celebrated to highlight the cultural diversity that exists in today’s societies, especially to make visible those cultures that are biased. This date was established in 2001 by UNESCO and incorporated and reaffirmed by the General Assembly of the United

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Language learning: NATO and multiculturalism in international contexts

The vital importance is that the armed forces members have linguistic and cultural knowledge in or of the areas of use. Learning English is no longer an option but an obligation in the information age. People must develop their communication skills to be an active part of this significant stage in history. Military forces are

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