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The German Translation blog keeps you up to date with new content at German Translation Tips and Resources. I’ll also be commenting on news from the world of translation and making observations about the (often humorous!) use of German translation in day-to-day life!

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German Translation Tips & Resources



German SMS Language, Your Insider Guide!

Trying to understand German SMS language? Desperate to decipher those SMS abbreviations of everyday German phrases? Help is here!

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Meet Certified Translation Service Provider Berlin Translate

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I speak to Florian Ravaux of Berlin Translate, a certified translation service provider based in Germany's capital, who tells us about the work of the agency.

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Brexit

Hi Joanna, I’ve been been learning German as a hobby since I was 18 (I’m now 54). As a chemistry student in my early 20s, I spent a year as a Praktikant

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Humor

I would like the reference for the quote: “I went to a German lecture once but left before the verb.” Respectfully, Martin Klest

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German Holidays, A Calendar of Key Dates

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A list of the official German holidays and major holidays in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, plus their English equivalents and translations.

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The European Masters in Translation

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The European Masters in Translation (EMT) at European Universities demonstrates language competence and opens doors for graduates in the translation industry.

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Computer Aided Translation Software: Comparison of the Top CAT Tools

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This German translator’s guide to the best computer aided translation software: comparison of desktop, cloud-based, proprietary, and open source CAT tools.

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Dragon Naturally Speaking Software for Faster German Translation!

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Speech to text software revolutionises life for a German translator – how Dragon Naturally Speaking software is making my German translation more efficient.

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The German Alphabet - The Building Blocks of German Translation!

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What makes the German alphabet different? Your guide to the special German characters - umlauts - and letter combinations, their use, and pronounciation guide..

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How Do Computer Aided Translation Tools Work? A Translator's Guide.

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Make your German translation more efficient and consistent using computer aided translation tools, or CAT tools. Your guide to what they do and how they work.

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Joanna Scudamore-Trezek

I'm a German to English translator living and working in Vienna, Austria. I turn German texts into clear and accessible English, allowing clients to present their stories, ideas and information to a completely new audience. My business and marketing clients rely on me to get their message across clearly and effectively.  How can I help you today?

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