communication accommodation theory

Why Your Chinese Friend Has an ‘English’ Name

Ever wondered why your friend from Beijing introduces herself as 'Cynthia' instead of 'Xinyi'? This phenomenon is more than just…

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Is Mandarin Really That Hard? The Honest Truth

Mandarin Chinese has a reputation for being impossible, but is that the whole story? The truth is a mix of…

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Zero-Translation: The Art of Transcreation

Some marketing messages can't be translated; they must be reborn. Discover "transcreation", the creative process of adapting a brand's core…

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What’s the Difference: ‘Você’ vs. ‘Tu’

Ever been stumped by the Portuguese 'tu' vs. 'você'? This great pronoun divide separates not just countries, but regions within…

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The Ultimate Guide to Portuguese Slang (Brazil)

Tired of sounding like a Portuguese textbook? This guide breaks down the essential Brazilian slang words like 'legal', 'valeu', and…

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How to Ask ‘How Are You?’ Like a Brazilian

Stop saying 'Como você está?'. While technically correct, Brazilians almost never use it in daily conversation. This guide will teach…

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The Most Beautiful Word in Portuguese (It’s Not Love)

While 'amor' (love) is a beautiful word, the true soul of the Portuguese language is captured by the untranslatable concept…

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How to Introduce Yourself in Italian (Like a Pro)

Ready to introduce yourself in Italian beyond a simple "Mi chiamo..."? This guide reveals a simple, 3-part formula to make…

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Sicilian Isn’t Italian: The Truth About Dialects

Ever wondered why someone from Milan can't understand a Sicilian farmer? It's not just a thick accent; they're often speaking…

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The Bilingual’s Identity Crisis

This post moves beyond the cognitive benefits of multilingualism to explore a less-discussed challenge: the linguistic identity crisis. We delve…

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