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MUSINGS FROM THE LKTEAMTo Americanize or not to Americanise…
As linguists, we know that English comes in several shapes and forms. In our latest blog post, our Trainee Translator Hollie reports back on a fascinating lecture given by lexicographer Susie Dent on the sometimes surprising story of the differences between British and American English.
Worlds and words apart – Tolkien in Oxford
We love all languages here at LKT – even the made-up ones. Our newest recruit Hollie journeyed to Oxford to discover more about the man behind the inhabitants and languages of Middle Earth and his broad-ranging linguistic talents.
A busy period of CPD ahead for LKT
As we bid farewell to an unusually hot and sunny summer here in the UK, the LKT team is gearing up for a full programme of CPD activities to take us through the autumn and winter months. Here’s a look at what we have in store.
Conquering the Berlin Marathon
Recently, our Lead Translator Siobhan travelled to Germany to participate in her first marathon. Here, she talks about her experience of the day.
Top tips for technical translators
In this post, the LK Team pools its experience to create a list of tips that are useful to know for any technical translator.
Training at LKT: Our model
LKT is committed to providing its employees with the tools they need to become expert technical translators. Find out more about our training model here.
Easter around the world
LKTeam member Andy talks about Easter traditions around the world and how our weird and wonderful customs originated.
Making the most of SDL Trados Studio’s QA settings
SDL Trados Studio is perhaps the most popular translation software out there. But are you making the most of it? We take you through some key QA settings.
Ordering translation services: where to start
Are you new to the world of translation? Do you understand exactly what services you’re getting or even what you need? Feeling lost? Then read on!
The Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt
At LKT, we love a good Christmas market, especially when it’s a real German one. Catherine talks about the festivities in the beautiful town of Nuremberg.