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Is Duolingo Losing the Plot?
Duolingo has its limitations, from outdated content and basic grammar issues to questionable AI-generated lessons. And is it effective for real-life language use?

Yelena McCafferty
Jul 262 min read


More than words: meaning in translation and interpreting
Whether we are translators or interpreters, we deliver meanings, or the purpose of communication is not achieved.

Yelena McCafferty
Jun 232 min read


A Russian Translator’s Journey Through Georgia
What surprised me was how few Georgian words exist in Russian, despite the seventy years the two countries spent as part of the same union – the USSR

Yelena McCafferty
May 42 min read


The challenges of including more languages in the GCSE framework
As someone who acted as a GCSE Russian interlocutor and a former secondary school governor, I share insights into the reasons schools may not always be able to accommodate students wishing to sit a GCSE exam in an additional language.

Yelena McCafferty
Apr 132 min read


Seeing eye to eye: choosing a suitable interpreting arrangement
It’s now common to provide two quotes for interpreting services: one for face-to-face interpreting and a more affordable remote option.

Yelena McCafferty
Mar 92 min read


From sausages to bangers: mystery solved
Menus have always been somewhat challenging even for professional translators for a number of reasons.

Yelena McCafferty
Feb 13 min read


Equal Treatment
Yelena McCafferty discusses new guidance for judges about acceptable terminology and working with interpreters.

Yelena McCafferty
Jan 46 min read


Steamed-Out and Celebrating: A Translator’s Take on Russian Winter
Unique Russian festivities bring equally unique challenges for translators trying to convey their meanings.

Yelena McCafferty
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Let’s stop pretending AI translation tools are useless
Translators should watch their workspace and use any positive developments to their advantage.

Yelena McCafferty
Nov 3, 20243 min read


Focus on Interpreter - in Videos
This year to celebrate International Translation Day we produced a series of 'This is Interpreting' videos.

Yelena McCafferty
Oct 5, 20242 min read


Примечания судебного переводчика
Тонкости перевода по гражданским делам в судах Англии

Yelena McCafferty
Sep 9, 20242 min read


What you should know about writing documents for translation
A few ideas to consider when you put together a document you know will be translated.

Yelena McCafferty
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Yes, automated translations can still be bad for website rankings
What does Google think now about using AI for website translations?

Yelena McCafferty
Jul 6, 20242 min read


Иностранные визовые центры: как правильно оформить переводы
Одной из причин обращения к нам с просьбой выполнить сертифицированный перевод является подача документов на иностранную визу.

Yelena McCafferty
Jun 1, 20242 min read


Legally rated
Yelena McCafferty investigated the complicated issue of what approved legal rates translators and interpreters can charge. She explains.

Yelena McCafferty
May 2, 20246 min read


Why a Registrar may ask for an interpreter…
Registering a birth/marriage is an important procedure with own rules, and registrars need to make sure applicants understand the process.

Yelena McCafferty
Apr 6, 20242 min read


11 questions you ask us about apostilles
Certified translation completed by us can be apostilled if we sign it before a solicitor or notary who countersigns it.

Yelena McCafferty
Mar 1, 20243 min read


К вопросу о расхождении имен, фамилий и отчеств в российских и британских паспортах
Вы подаете документы на британский паспорт, но паспортная служба отказывается выдать его вам из-за расхождения в написании имен.

Yelena McCafferty
Feb 16, 20244 min read


"И это всё о нём". Об апостиле
Отвечаем на часто задаваемые вопросы об апостиле

Yelena McCafferty
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Christmas stamps: do you see what I see?
Christmas stamps are a sign of the times, just like Christmas cards our children draw and paint.

Yelena McCafferty
Dec 9, 20231 min read
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