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Can you always believe what you're saying?
A certain work habit I have
The subject of translation and the subject of communication
My work and realms of knowledge
Hard talk on "getting translation right"
Is there a bottom line definition of consistency in translation?
The practices of translation and fiction writing
Learning meanings of foreign language expressions
My most audacious marketing move
Invent words in a language other than your mother tongue?
The alleged boundaries of language
The real vocabulary issues I face as a translator
"I want to be a translator!"
Understanding language (deliberately kept short)
"Non-mundane" expressions in translation
Matching words to their intended meaning in another language
Linguistic inventiveness capacity is in all of us
The future of the translation industry
Are there limits to the appreciation of translation as an art?
Do pro translators understand machine translation tools better than anyone else?
Translation as an art
A REALLY surprising tendency in French
Blog sites I have reciprocal links with
Is there a linguistic term for this?
How far does poor English go?
Translation: when contextually correct expressions aren't always accepted
I can enjoy reading others' responses to my translation work
When is a translation not a translation?
One thing I thought of doing
Perfect translations / the perfect translator
The translator and explanation
Translation and the wonder of self-corroborative text
Terminology vs jargon
Good translator vs great translator
Translation: verbal dexterity alone doesn't help
Is translation software really worth it?
Translation work: accepting corrections with humility
I don't think that the translation industry "changes" much at all
When everyday language "gets lost" / "changes"
Appeasing the more enthusiastic critics of my translation work
My position on the teaching of foreign languages in schools
Explaining differences between foreign languages
New words (in a sense)
Electric and electronic in translation
Thank you Doris Paterson
A challenge for all linguists - in 3 words...
Gone crazy from commitment to accuracy?
My comments on translation proofreading
When translators start to lose patience with words
The issues I face in my translation work
Dictionary definitions are not always perfunctory
Am I a typical translator?
callmepedanticbut
When you "know what something means"
A translation project I remember
My continuing appreciation of translation
Professional translator's anecdote: an advertising gimmick dated 7th October 2011
A common criticism in the translation industry
Some small words questions
Questioning my translation quality policy
Translator's OCD?
Even my knowledge of English has its limits
This song made me happy
How long does one remain known as a "master linguist"?
The "quality" element in translation
Success and understanding - great quote
My newfound appreciation for direction in business
How do you guarantee written work which is acceptable?
What is... really?
Trying to read bad translations is not always worth it
The path to becoming (or should that be "being"?) a professional translator
I like Amy Walker
Translating "has anyone really been far..."
How far does poor literacy really go?
How does the translation industry really work? (originally posted on 8th January 2012)
My take on a translation company's motto
Language irony
Could I teach translation if I had to?
A perfect example of language change
Language and culture
It's only words...
I've never seen translation agencies do this...
Languages and their own universes
On shorter technical translation projects
When translating gets really awkward
How I know I think like a translator
The true meaning of "accuracy" in translation
New translators: prepare for an answer to...
"What is reverse translation?" and other questions
Should have taken a foreign language class
My discussion of terminology in translation
A translator's rejection of platitudes
Does "language character" exist?
When you've done translation long enough
Language & the subtleties of human nature
Assuming ownership of translation work: a tangled web
Bully
I discuss the best way to become a translator
Who is Anthony Robbins?
If translating has taught me anything...

About me

GenderMale
IndustryBusiness Services
OccupationFreelance translator
LocationCrowthorne, Berkshire, United Kingdom
IntroductionNormally I can translate at least 3000 words a day. I accept bank transfer, Paypal, Moneybookers and even Western Union as payment methods (just ask about my details and even instructions on how to use any one of these options). ProZ profile: http://www.proz.com/profile/1006274 (visit here to get an insight into my current availability) Business blog: http://georgetrailtranslationservices.bttradespace.com/AllPosts.aspx (last addition: 27th February 2010) MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/georgetrail Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1716409546 Twitter: http://twitter.com/georgetrail
InterestsMusic and singing, ju-jitsu, films and reading
Favorite moviesLord of War, Tempo and the Rush Hour series to name a few.
Favorite musicGirls Aloud, Sugababes, Sara Bareilles, Feeder, Garbage, Paramore, Vanessa Carlton, Katie Melua, Saturdays...
Favorite booksJackie Chan's autobiography
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