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Author Archives: Richard Samson
I didn’t use(d) to worry about these things
In a sentence like the one in the title, which is correct,”use” or “used”? The answer is that both are correct, but not everybody agrees about this. Going into more detail, let me start by quoting some authorities. I have selected … Continue reading
Posted in English, Language learning, Word reference
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When language can be murder
As a young man, Sydney Silverman spent three years in jail doing hard labour as a result of his conscientious objection to fighting in the First World War. The 8th October is the anniversary of the birth of this radical … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, English
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Is there a translator in the house?
Before the summer holidays the result of the Translator Wanted 2018 competition was announced. As in previous years there was a lot of food-based hilarity. You can browse through all the 2018 entries on this Wakelet board. Congratulations to all the … Continue reading
Posted in Catalan, Computing tools, Profession
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International grievances
A whole host of things can go wrong in a translation project. Translators accept that occasional mistakes are hard to avoid and hope they go undetected. After all, if nobody notices, who is to say that a mistake has been … Continue reading
Posted in French, Profession, Spanish, Translation, Unethical conduct
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De ministras y ministros
Crátilo: Insisto. Los nombres de las cosas tienen una relación íntima con las cosas en sí. Hermógenes: ¿Aún insistes con este tema, mi viejo amigo Crati? Crátilo: Mira, Hermi, las verdades importantes resisten el paso del tiempo. Te voy a … Continue reading
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