Despite the name, CAT tools have absolutely nothing to do with cats. The acronym stands for Computer Assisted Translation and CAT tools are essential to most translators nowadays. So I’ve heard. Here are the reasons: They help translators handle a wide range of formats. They can store and memorize dictionaries and glossaries hence creating translation… Continue reading CAT tools

This is what happened. We moved from Sweden to England. With us we brought our entire household – a lot of stuff. Books included. Many of them. Many we did not need, so my husband kept repeating. I did not agree with him. I think shelves full of books bring atmosphere to a room; it… Continue reading The adventures of three Swedish dictionaries

I am about to venture into the blogosphere not without fear. Trolls and all that. But from now on I will deliver my thoughts on print as often as I can muster. This blog is mainly about languages and words, as indicated by its name, but then again – words can relate to anything. However, I am just… Continue reading The Very First Post