A fun guest post from someone who has noticed a few odd things happening to the 'Italian' language. Over to you Ainsley:As a Northern 40-something-year-old Englishman, the four years I've spent learning Italian haven't exactly been plain sailing (blame the British school system).The … [Read more...]
Surreal Legal Writing
March 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Yes, I know it's odd to say it, but today's (it was still 'today' when I started writing this!) encounter with the advocates was a little bit on the surreal side.Would you believe that an examination of the language relating to liquidated damages, lept towards kangaroos, enduro and dirt bikes, … [Read more...]
The Italian Piazza
February 14, 2009 By 6 Comments
Every town or city in Italy has a piazza. Many are masterpieces, whereas some are smaller, less majestic and more intimate. As a rule though, the larger the Italian town, the larger the piazza will be, and most of Italy's cities have many more than one single piazza.As some may know, I come … [Read more...]
Looking for an Italian English Reader?
August 7, 2008 By 4 Comments
Are you trying to learn Italian? If so, then there is an on-line Italian English reader service which may help you.By using an Italian English reader, you can see the differences between English and Italian grammar, revise and develop your vocabulary, and, indirectly, raise your chances of being … [Read more...]
Translation Resource – Annual Report Terms
July 9, 2008 By 8 Comments
I had to do a short translation today about a forthcoming financial congress. One of the terms stumped me a little so I had a hunt around the web and came across this interesting .pdf document from the Abaxbank:Abaxbank Annual Report 2001- Parallel Translation - English/ItalianI know its … [Read more...]
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