A quick heads-up about an event I’m attending in June. MET (Mediterranean Editors and Translators)* is organising a workshop day in Pisa, Italy, on Saturday 8 June with two workshops in the morning and two in the afternoon. Read more…
Three terms have recently cropped up when I’ve been revising clinical trial documentation translated from Spanish to English. They’re not complex terms, but they do have standard or generally-accepted translations. Other solutions tend to jar on the ears. Read more…
Last year I invited two METM attendees – a newbie and a veteran – to write a review of METM17, the 13th Mediterranean Editors & Translators Meeting. This year, I’m delighted to pass the baton to METM18 keynote speaker, Iria del Río, who has kindly agreed to share her experience with us. Over to you, Iria: Read more…
This post is a heads-up about the Institute of Translation and Interpreting (ITI) Setting Up as a Freelance Translator (SUFT) course that starts on 11 September. If you’re an aspiring translator and are setting up your own business, this course is right up your street. Why am I mentioning SUFT on my blog? Because I’m joining the course as a tutor! Read more…
Every time a new Trados version comes out, I write about its new features. SDL Trados Studio 2019 has just been released and I’m delighted to announce that it’s not full of new features! Most improvements focus on refining existing functions and enhancing accessibility. In short, it’s all about making Studio easier for beginners and experienced users alike. Read more…
Setting up a new computer can feel like climbing a mountain. It’s a daunting task, especially if you have a full workload. Set aside a few days, and before you even start to fill the new machine with programs, spend some time getting Windows working the way you want. Read more…
This is a promotional post about a workshop I’m giving in Barcelona at 4 p.m. on Friday, 1 June at an event organised by MET (Mediterranean Editors and Translators). The 3-hour workshop is aimed at people who already use SDL Trados Studio but want to learn more. Should you go? Read more…
Spanish to English medical translator
