Diversifying is a good thing
While I tell my students to specialize in order to be successful translators (and interpreters), the recent and current crisis has made it clear that being too specialized or having…
Something old, something new…
No, I didn't get married. But it was time for a new companion in the office. (Don't worry, I'm not talking about Ralph!) My laptop had been showing signs of…
Of snow and paperwork
Around here, winter typically comes with snow. Sometimes earlier, sometimes later, sometimes more, sometimes less, but usually always in amounts that need to be cleared away - and we have…
New Year’s Resolution
Don't need to add anything, really... :-) Source: Tina and Mouse
Merry Christmas
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, despite whatever regulations and restrictions may apply where you are, and that you can spend and enjoy at least some time with…
Tis the season
In these parts, something exciting happened just in time for the beginning of the holiday season - it snowed! (OK, so it was great as long as I didn't have…
Another terminology source
Lately, it seems like I keep finding one great and interesting terminology source after another. I love to share, so here's the next one: DIN-TERMinology It says on the website:…
Altered reality
Even after more than a year and a half, and against all hopes and wishes, the big C is still with us and will likely remain in one form or…
How to be a really good translator
As a teacher, my task and goal is to confer not only the necessary skills required for translating to my students, but also to (hopefully) instill in them a sense…
A matter of the ears
Last week I had my first in-person interpreting assignment in a long time, and it was just wonderful. Everyone was so happy to be able to meet again, and with…