Omnishambles: object-lessons in how not to contract out language services
“An object-lesson in how not to contract out a public service”. That’s how the Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP, Chair of the Committee of Public
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Empty-nest syndrome – a linguistic side-effect
I became an “empty-nester” when my daughter moved away in September to attend Leeds College of Music. Harry, our son, had left two years earlier. So
Word of the moment: it’s just (in)credible.
Do you ever find that a certain word or phrase keeps cropping up in your work? In your source material, I mean, not your end-product.
Translators’ and editors’ skill-set: add mind-reading
Earl Bush served for many years as press secretary for Richard J. Daley, a controversial mayor of Chicago who was a forerunner to another Bush,
Google adapts its terms and conditions – and its language
I’ve got Google.com set up as my browser home page. I usually just glance at the little announcements under the logo and search box. However,
What’s in a name: spelling “Gaddafi”
The “As a Linguist” blog has a new post, Wait, who just died?, on the problematic pronunciation and spelling of Colonel Gaddafi’s name. I’ve been “translating” his name
Ge tem, mona mour…(?) Punctuation (and spelling) botheration, Italian style
It seems that Italy too has got problems with spelling and punctuation, though in this case at graffiti rather than local authority level. The text
Bewitched, bothered, bewildered and bamboozled
Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, has carried out a review of energy companies’ pricing practices. The review found that competition is being stifled by a combination
English-Italian blues
Tuesday’s post (15 March) was inspired by Newcastle University’s study of Japanese- and English-speakers’ perceptions of the word “blue”. From an English-Italian translation perspective, “blue”
Gifted in translation (4): Glorious Goldoni
As I’ve been putting together the last few posts on books as Christmas gifts, it’s been a lovely surprise to discover so many publishing houses