Author Archives: Emma Goldsmith

Please complete my ergonomics survey!

Posted on 28 February 2023 by Emma Goldsmith

Have your say in a survey on workstation ergonomics among translators and editors Continue reading →

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Trados Studio 2022

Posted on 14 June 2022 by Emma Goldsmith

What’s new in Trados Studio 2022. Should you upgrade? Continue reading →

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Ambulance logistics and linguistics

Posted on 13 May 2022 by Emma Goldsmith

As a medical translator with a background in nursing, I was delighted when my son Leo chose to train as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and join the Madrid ambulance service. He’s shown me round various ambulances and we often … Continue reading →

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AntConc version 4: first impressions

Posted on 28 February 2022 by Emma Goldsmith

A new version of AntConc was released at the end of last year. I spotted the announcement on Twitter and was quick to download and start testing the tool, taking advantage of some downtime over the holidays. Read on for … Continue reading →

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Keyboard Corner: KROM KAEL

Posted on 4 February 2022 by Emma Goldsmith

Kit Cree explains why she loves this keyboard Continue reading →

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Trados Business Manager v6: a rebranded, reinvented app

Posted on 13 May 2021 by Emma Goldsmith

Although RWS acquired SDL last November, the visible switch from gaudy green to tranquil teal happened just a few weeks ago. And along with the rebranding, we have a reinvented app: Trados Business Manager Essential.

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Endometriosis: disease, disorder or condition?

Posted on 28 January 2021 by Emma Goldsmith

Last week a colleague asked the Twittersphere whether endometriosis is a disease, disorder or condition. Always keen to accept a challenge, I went off to investigate. Join me on my journey down the rabbit hole!

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SDL Trados Live

Posted on 17 August 2020 by Emma Goldsmith

Continuing from last week’s blog post about the new Studio 2021, here’s a post all about SDL Trados Live (Essential edition), a system for translating files in your browser that comes bundled as a 12-month package with your perpetual Studio … Continue reading →

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SDL Trados Studio 2021: Minor improvements and a game changer

Posted on 12 August 2020 by Emma Goldsmith

SDL Trados Studio 2021 has arrived! As a beta team member, I’ve spent almost three months testing new features, catching bugs and suggesting improvements. Here’s my low-down on the new SDL Trados Studio 2021.

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Photo highlights of my METM19 experience

Posted on 18 October 2019 by Emma Goldsmith

Here’s my review of METM19, the 15th Mediterranean Editors & Translators Meeting, held 26-28 September in Split, Croatia. Attendees chose which workshops and talks to attend and which social activities to take part in. We made some choices months in … Continue reading →

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