Taste the translation
Ever translated anything using one of those free online translation tools? I have, I admit it, but only to communicate with the French owners of the B&B we wanted to…
Essential Translation Tool
I'm always trying to find enough time to read what others in the translations and interpreting business are thinking - and writing. Much of it is very useful, some, thought-provoking,…
Give up!
I just recently saw the movie "Frozen", loved the music, and then I came across this! Too funny! And proof yet again that I don't have to worry about being…
Secret Freelancer
There's a lot going on in the translator community right now, many hot topics are being discussed quite passionately, and I will try to put my 2 cents in, as…
Funny Glossary
In honor of having given my very first class lecture on terminology today, here's a great glossary every translator should strive to learn by heart (found over on the website…
Job-Sicherheit
Ja, das liebe Sommerloch, der Urlaub, Feiertage, Ferien.... und dann findet man sowas im Briefkasten und denkt sich: Job-Sicherheit! ;-)
Permanent errors
It's been too hot to think these days, so I figured some language-related fun is in order. Enjoy these tattoos...
I dreamed a dream…. of correct grammar and spelling
Have you ever wanted to scream because of fantastical spelling and toe-curling grammar in posts, comments, e-mails etc.? Well, here's a funny and really well-made little video about a dream…