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29
Mar
Lost in translation or our Friday fun compilation (rhyme unintented)

Friday is here and so is our Friday fun post for you! We've compiled a small selection of some funny translations/language blunders for you, because what better way to finish the working week than with a few good laughs? (OK, we all know there ARE other good ways but not many

11
Jan
Friday thoughts: International Thank You Day (and why it is important to be thankful)

Today being International Thank You Day prompted me to write a few words about the importance of being thankful. And I am obviously not referring to merely displaying good manners by saying please and thank you. There’s a lot more to

19
Dec

Season’s greetings from Carel Translations

Here's our special holiday greeting to all of you - our valued clients and partners! We look forward to be of service to you again in the New Year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Warm regards, Carel Translations team

14
Dec

Friday fun: Christmas!

Friday fun: Christmas!

With the holiday season upon us, some sort of a Christmas post was bound to find its way here sooner or later. Today being Friday as well though prompted me to make it a proper end-of-the-working-week fun read. I came

30
Sep
International Translation Day 2012 around Europe

Today's post is of course dedicated to Sep 30th - International Translation Day. Here's a brief overview of the various events organised in celebration of ITD 2012 across Europe. In London, several British literary organizations are hosting a special symposium to mark

29
Jun

Some random Friday musings

Some random Friday musings

Right. Here we are, yet another full month slipping away without a single post to light up Carel’s blog. Not that there isn’t a whole lot of stuff I could share with those of you

14
May
More practical tips for effective foreign language learning

Wow – if this space isn't more deserted than a desert (pun intended), I don't know what is! With many new assignments and interesting new projects going on lately here at Carel, I hadn’t even realized a whole

13
Apr
Easter in Bulgaria, Friday 13th and more

With Easter holidays upon us this week, an Easter-related post was bound to sneak its way here. The true reason why I felt compelled to devote a piece on this particular week of the year though is a bit

27
Mar
Learning a foreign language: experience-derived tips (part II)

Today we’ll focus again on some more practical tips for learning a foreign language – in continuation of our first post of this series. 1. Time management: yes, the constant lack of time is a chronic issue for

17
Mar

Happy St. Patrick’s day!

Happy St. Patrick’s day!

No wonder Guinness is currently attempting to get St Patrick’s Day officially recognized by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ as ‘The Friendliest Day of the Year’ – I mean, does anyone know of another country’s national holiday that is