Entries by Elio Esposito

Professional translators aren’t worried about Google’s language-translating headphones

Google This week, Google announced “Pixel Buds” — wireless headphones that can translate 40 languages on the fly. It’s impressive, but most translators don’t worry for their jobs any time soon. Others are more pessimistic: One said it will “[destroy] my profession.” In Douglas Adams’ “Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy” series, a Babel Fish is […]

The bilingual brain calculates arithmetic differently depending on the language

People can intuitively recognise small numbers up to four; however, when calculating, they depend on the assistance of language. This presents a fascinating research question: How do multilingual people solve arithmetical tasks in different languages of which they have fluency? The question will is important, as an increasingly globalised job market and accelerated migration means […]

The Foolproof Guide to Build Your Personal Brand & Credibility

Your personal branding is very evident by your social media and online presence. Each time someone Googles your name, what shows up in the search results is a direct reflection of your personal brand. Your personal branding either conveys professionalism, trust and credibility…or it doesn’t. The boom in popularity of social media sites has made […]