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…
Alpsee
Last summer days
It's officially the last day of the summer holidays here in Bavaria (at least for the teachers), so I thought I'd share one of my favorite photos from my vacation…
One of those days
I don't know how your summer is going. Maybe you're off on holiday, getting away from it all (good for you!). But maybe you have to work, or there are…
The hidden Olympic discipline
Or at least one of Olympic proportions... Because without it, this international event would not have been as widely followed (or even known, in all likelihood). Of course, I'm talking…
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We made it
It's official: We have made it through this school year and summer holidays are finally here. While there is always some up and down throughout any school year, this one…
Prepared and Unprepared / Blackboard concept(Click for more)
Preparing
I recently read an article about Preparing Translations for Emergency Situations. While the focus was on natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes in the USA and making sure that the…
What is localization…
...as opposed to "regular" translation?This is a question my students often ask me, and although the concept is clear in my head, it's not that easy to explain. Basically, it's…