Plain English Movement around the World
In addition to the history of the Plain English Movement in the United States, at this time we can also take a look at the
Trados 2009: AutoSuggest is Here to Stay
The AutoSuggest function (AS) is one of the most interesting features in SDL Trados Studio 2009. To use an AutoSuggest dictionary, you must first have
Do You Know the Difference Between Pre-editing and Post-editing?
Some of you may have heard of a new translation field called post-editing. Post-editing, as described here is the “examination and correction of the text
How to Finalize a Project in Trados Studio 2009
When working with Trados Studio 2009, once all of the work on a project has been completed the last step is to “Finalize” it. This
Audiovisual Translation: Cinema and Culture
Culture versus Translation The culture of a country, most notably its modes of dress, behavior, food, celebrations, events, etc., is transmitted directly and indirectly on
Unazungumza Kiswahili?
Swahili is a Bantu language. The Bantu languages of Africa are those that, in turn, form a subfamily of others: the Niger-Congo languages. Swahili is
The Plain English Movement
As we discussed in a previous post on the “Language of the People“, legal language has evolved to be better understood by one group of
Staying ahead of the Curve, Always an Advantage
Since the world is in a state of constant change and evolution, it is always important to stay as current as possible in regard to
Basic Aspects That A Translation Buyer Must Be Familiar With
When a company uses a language services provider, it can have various needs, but here I want to focus on translation services. Companies that hire
Language of the People
When professionals from the legal, translation, teaching, etc. fields get together, there is always an interesting conclusion do be taken from the debate. This was
