by ICRtranslations | Oct 18, 2017 | TRANSLATION (General)
Many people seem to grant native speakers a professional status. ‘This was written by a native speaker, so it must be good.’ ‘My colleague is a native speaker, and says there is no mistake here.’ ‘She is a native speaker, so she could easily find work as a [insert...
by ICRtranslations | Sep 21, 2017 | LANGUAGE CURIOSITIES
Living abroad is the best way to learn a language, there’s no doubt about that. Being surrounded by native speakers 24/7 helps you train your ear and forces you to speak and get over the fear of making mistakes. Moreover, living in the country of the language you want...
by ICRtranslations | Sep 12, 2017 | LANGUAGE CURIOSITIES, SPANISH PROCEDURES
As a Spaniard long since settled in the UK, I am used to regularly having my first name and second surname mispronounced and having my first surname ignored. The Spanish naming structure causes confusion and raises eyebrows here. But as a sworn translator, I know...
by ICRtranslations | Aug 31, 2017 | Q&A
Imagine you tell your local butcher that £10 for one kg of beef mince is a rip-off, because you would only pay £7.50 for a kg of pork mince at a big supermarket chain. What do you think your local butcher will reply? Now imagine you are planning to go out for lunch...
by ICRtranslations | Jun 1, 2017 | Q&A, SPANISH PROCEDURES
June is, for many students, the most stressful month of the year. It is when the much-feared final exams take place and, for those looking to study abroad, the time to send in their applications. Applying for a master’s degree requires a significant amount of research...
