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Hello future client and welcome…
Well, hello there. I’ve been looking out for you. In fact, I’ve spent a lot of time over the last year or so thinking about how to find you. How
September 23, 2018
Translating Untranslateables
Interpreting in Brazilian engineering – the black chicken
We set off early every day to be at the refinery by eight. R. is an engineer from Texas and his southern drawl couldn’t get any more relaxed and laid
August 23, 2018
Translating Untranslateables
Translating untranslateables (1) – Brazilian enrolado
When English can’t quite cover it. A Portuguese word I love is enrolado. In Brazil it seemed to be everywhere. It can mean rolled up, like a roll of paper, or
July 23, 2018
Translating Untranslateables
Translating untranslatables (2) – Danish hygge
More than cosy. Wandering into my local bookshop a while back, I was surprised by a display of books on a Scandinavian theme – mostly about Denmark – and with
June 23, 2018
Language Learning
Subtitles and Language Learning
It was a surprise to be offered a subtitled showing of Trainspotting 2. I’ve heard of this in the U.S. or even England but this was here in Scotland. I
May 23, 2018
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