Sometimes I get worried that my dedication to accuracy in my translation work makes me just a little crazy, but…

If translating has taught me anything, it’s that ideas are not the same as convictions! It’s probably not possible to…

Why do people say “big deal” when what they really mean is “no big deal”? I think I get it…

Another language-related thought from a professional linguist: I remember the time when I actually said “arriven” when I should have…

One of the most common criticisms in the translation industry today is that someone used translation software to help translate…

There’s bad translations, then there’s trying to make sense out of nonsense. Some people apparently suggest that anyone who does…

A lot of people, including those who aren’t translators, will say (repeatedly) that good translation is about much more than…

Good rates and willing to work wholly flexibly (including weekends if required) to meet mentioned deadlines. I also consider other…

I originally posted this elsewhere, on October 2011… Well, it’s October 7th, the day when “Johnny English Reborn” starts showing…

If your job, like mine, demands impeccable English, you may find solace in how even the knowledge of English of…

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