The devil is a great language teacher
Learning a language is always challenging and it takes dedication and commitment but there are ways to make it more fun.
What’s with all the SHOUTING!?!?
It's all too easy to fall into bad habits when communicating online. Here's why the caps lock button is not your friend.
Of tomatoes, translators and the importance of context
Context is everything when communicating. A random word or phrase taken out of context can lose meaning, or worse, take on a whole new one.
Scientific and Technical Translation Explained
Scientific and technical translation is about more than just specialised terminology. This book explains everything you need to know to get started.
Helping Learners Find Their Own Way
The old-fashioned way of teaching is to stand in front of a class and speak for hours. Most people learn better by doing so creating realistic scenarios is really important.
The Rube Goldberg Approach to Project Management
Processes are important to make sure businesses run efficiently, but sometimes they are so complicated that they just get in the way. Even the best intentions can lead you astray.
A handshake or poke in the eye?
Starting off an email can be a complicated affair. Get it wrong and you come across as too formal, over-familiar or just plain rude.
Who’d have thought dictionaries could be sexy?
Unless you're a lexicographer or translator, few people find dictionaries interesting. But sometimes they can get you hot under the collar.
Time to throw away your dictionaries?
A rookie mistake for new translators is thinking that dictionaries are the most important tool in your arsenal. The truth is pretty different.
Localisation – When Language, Culture and Technology Join Forces
Computers don't just automatically speak your language. Even basic apps and websites have a complex network of people and processes in the background to make sure you can understand them.
