Author Archives: Emma Goldsmith

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About Emma Goldsmith

Freelance ES>EN translator and writer specialised in clinical trials and research articles. Former nurse. Vice-Chair of MET. Educated in England, settled in Spain.

Signs & Symptoms of Translation: A look back on the first year

Posted on 27 May 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

Signs & Symptoms of Translation: first birthday and a look ahead Continue reading →

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An awkward project made easy with SDL OpenExchange apps

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

How to use a .tmw translation memory and an Excel glossary in SDL Trados Studio 2011 with SDL OpenExchange apps. Continue reading →

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IntelliWebSearch for medical translators

Posted on 29 April 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

IntelliWebSearch: the solution for performing top-speed searches for drugs, diseases and medical terminology on specific websites. Continue reading →

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New IATE widget

Posted on 8 April 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

The new IATE widget: Why translators shouldn’t use this widget to access the EU terminology database. Continue reading →

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EMA updates SmPC and package leaflet templates with new black symbol

Posted on 18 March 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

A black triangle has been added to the QRD templates for medicines subject to additional monitoring: New symbol, standard statements and translations. Continue reading →

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Online terminology resources: separating the wheat from the chaff

Posted on 13 March 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

All that glitters is not gold. How to recognise a good translation resource when it’s shared on Twitter. Continue reading →

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SDL Trados Studio TM isn’t updating! My translation memory is empty!

Posted on 27 February 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

If you discover your Translation Memory isn’t getting updated when you translate in SDL Trados Studio 2011/2014, give these troubleshooting steps a try. Continue reading →

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Diccionario politécnico español-inglés: now online

Posted on 12 February 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

A test run of the Spanish-English “Diccionario politécnico” by Beigbeder: in an online format since December 2012. Continue reading →

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A good starting point: SDL Trados Studio Starter Edition

Posted on 31 January 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

Is SDL Trados Starter Edition a good option for new users or has it been stripped bare of its useful features? A Guest Post by Allison Wright. Continue reading →

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How to prepare (and translate) an SmPC

Posted on 21 January 2013 by Emma Goldsmith

A new guidance section on the EMA website about how to prepare and review SmPCs. Plus, a webinar on EMA templates for translators. Continue reading →

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