Your Source For Finding Free Articles On All Your Favorite Topics. http://artvam.com/ en Thu, 8 Jan 2009 23:52:36 GMT http://artvam.com/Article/Language_in_the_Philippines/887 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:06:01 GMT The Philippines is a multi-lingual country. Its rich history and highly segregated demography have allowed for the development of several dialects. The national language of the Philippines is Filipino or Tagalog. The language was originally called "Pilipino" but was changed in 1989 to its current name by virtue of an act in Philippine Congress. It is the most popular of the almost 170 native languages spoken within the country. It is the language mostly spoken by the inhabitants of Luzon. Three... 0c09d132d7245f316e967b1978d308c2 http://artvam.com/Article/Chinese_language/10 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:43:14 GMT No title One of the most common areas of misunderstanding people have with regards to translation and interpreting is with the variations within the Chinese language. Many people are unaware that there are different Chinese dialects and different Chinese scripts. This article provides a simple explanation of these variations. Spoken Chinese There are many regional dialects and variations of the Chinese language. However there are two main strands which cause people a lot of confusion. These are Mandarin... aa6046425ac17e1ec8a1e52476723e09