To begin, I must say that I found this topic interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed researching all the projects and learned many new things. I also remember watching a video about tourism that discussed how people visit other places to enjoy them, but ultimately, they only focus on what they see, and their understanding of the place becomes superficial. Similarly, translators also tend to focus more on what we see (grammatically speaking) and don't delve into what lies beyond the language itself. I believe that if we learn more about the language, we will develop a fondness for it, and when that happens, learning it will be a piece of cake.

Of all the projects on this topic, my favorite was project 4, which dealt with how different countries perceive signs. I must say I laughed a lot because it was hilarious. Some symbols as simple as the peace sign can mean so many different things. In short, learning about different cultures is fundamental for a translator, as language is deeply intertwined with cultural context. When translating, understanding cultural nuances, idioms, traditions, and social norms can help the translator grasp the main message the original author is trying to convey.