Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
Why does German sound angry?
When I tell an English speaker in the United States I am a German translator, there is a good chance I will get the question “Why does...
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Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Mar 15, 2022
- 4 min
5 Myths About Foreign Languages
With their native tongue functioning as a major lingua franca worldwide, many native English speakers have long enjoyed the luxury of not...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Oct 7, 2021
- 7 min
Understanding Different Cultures: How Cultural Differences Manifest
There are plenty of articles out there featuring long lists of differences between specific countries. In China they do X, in the United...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Aug 5, 2021
- 4 min
Culture in Marketing: How Culture Impacts Social Media Use in Germany
This week, I analyze cultural differences in social media use. I will compare Germany and the United States as an example.
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
Culture in Marketing: How Culture Impacts Consumer Reviews
Once you have found trending marketing content that works in your home country, identifying trending topics worldwide is an excellent way...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
5 Ways to Practice Cultural Awareness
Looking for ways to practice cultural awareness in daily life? Click hear to learn 5 ways to practice cultural awareness for better intercul
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
Answer These 3 Questions to Improve Cultural Awareness
It is no secret that cultural awareness can play a major role in the success of communication between professionals from different...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
10 Most Commonly Misunderstood German Words
Many English words have a direct translation in German. Depending on context, however, these translations could be WRONG! Click to learn mor
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Apr 19, 2021
- 4 min
Adding Value Through Cultural Considerations in Technical Writing
Learn how cultural considerations in technical writing can forge a stronger connection between consumers & products.
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Oct 14, 2019
- 5 min
Communicating Effectively with Non-Native Speakers
It was a surprise to have a grown man screaming baby talk into my ear through a phone headset at three in the morning. An audience of...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- Oct 8, 2019
- 8 min
Walking in a Non-Native English Speaker’s Shoes
Have you ever had a meeting with non-native English speakers and wondered why they were so quiet, when previously they had been full of...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- May 15, 2019
- 4 min
This English Translation Looks Funny
You’ve ordered a translation in English, your mother tongue. The language you’ve spent countless workdays reading in your e-mail, spent...
Carlie Sitzman MA, CT
- May 2, 2019
- 5 min
10 Differences Between Written German and English
Many first-time translation buyers from English-speaking countries find themselves scratching their heads at the capitalization...
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