Monthly Archives: April 2010

Websites for Translators

Posted on April 30, 2010 by

I just got an email about two upcoming webinars on how to go about creating your own website for your translation work. They both look very interesting, and on a personal note I like Celine’s own website and blog very … Continue reading →

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Arabic songs in English?

Posted on April 17, 2010 by

Does anyone know any Arabic songs that have been translated into English and then sung in English? My assignment for the week is looking at problems when dealing song translation, but I can’t find any examples from Arabic > English. … Continue reading →

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Arabic Palindromes

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

My studies over the past week have lead me into the area of palindromes. These are fun to think about in English and even more fun to learn about in Arabic! I came across a particularly lovely example in Arabic … Continue reading →

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Day dreaming about the Middle East

Posted on April 7, 2010 by

Iain and I have been toying with the idea of moving somewhere new at the beginning of next year. He will be at a stage with his PhD where he could conceivably write it from anywhere, and I am hoping … Continue reading →

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Back to work!

Posted on April 3, 2010 by

Well it has been a crazy few weeks! I’ve been so busy this is my first post for a while. I spent a week visiting my family in England which was lovely, but unfortunately upon my return I came down … Continue reading →

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