A good translation is like a perfect mirror
A good translation is like a perfect mirror: it reflects the true message and this is relevant for spoken language as much as written langua
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Yelena McCafferty
- Jul 29, 2018
- 3 min
In one Ear and out the Other
In our work as interpreters, trust with the party we are working for is paramount, and we act under privilege, just as doctors and lawyers d
neil12067
- Jun 18, 2018
- 2 min
Yelena McCafferty wins prestigious interpreting award
Yelena McCafferty is the winner of the Best Performance on an Interpreting Assignment nomination in the ITI Awards 2018. The award recognis
Yelena McCafferty
- Mar 20, 2018
- 2 min
Brand translations: piece of cake?
We look at various methods of translating foreign brands into Russian, using the examples of Lidl, John Deere and London Underground. Brand
Yelena McCafferty
- Feb 27, 2018
- 2 min
Translating for Export: Language Solutions
Companies have several options of tackling their language requirements. If the translation demands are great, one way of dealing with it wou
Yelena McCafferty
- Dec 15, 2017
- 2 min
Public Holidays in Russia in 2018
In 2018 there are 247 working days in Russia and the first public holiday is on Monday 1st January – New Year’s Day, celebrated internationa
Yelena McCafferty
- Dec 10, 2017
- 2 min
Interpreters Meet in Boston
What can be more enjoyable and useful than meeting colleague interpreters for pre-Christmas networking? That’s exactly what we did on a Sund
Yelena McCafferty
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
Russian British Business Forum 2017
In 2017 the trade turnover between the countries increased for the first time in the last three years. This is despite enormous negative pub
Yelena McCafferty
- Nov 21, 2017
- 2 min
Drama with an interpreter
A scene in BBC’s drama Love, Lies and Records portrays what public service workers should be aware of when working with an interpreter.
neil12067
- Nov 11, 2017
- 1 min
Talk Russian to speak at translation event in Newcastle
Yelena explores cases studies of a range of businesses, from manufacturing companies to legal firms, which rely on their internal resources
Yelena McCafferty
- Sep 2, 2017
- 7 min
Free Agents
Companies have a choice of employing multilingual staff to address language requirements or engage freelancers on an ad hoc basis. Decisions
Yelena McCafferty
- Jul 4, 2017
- 1 min
Interpreters meet up in Grantham
The common thread of this networking lunch with interpreters was law in many of its facets: avoiding risks associated with online publishing
neil12067
- May 17, 2017
- 1 min
Special Commendation from ITI
Talk Russian’s Yelena McCafferty received a special commendation in the ITI Awards 2017 in the Industry Ambassador Class. The award acknowle
Yelena McCafferty
- May 2, 2017
- 6 min
Translating Trump
Political observers believe that one of the things which brought Trump to power is his simplicity and approachability. We analyse his langua
Yelena McCafferty
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2 min
Legalised translations
Translations can be legalised if they are certified by a solicitor or notary public. We complete the translation, certify it so it's rea
Yelena McCafferty
- Apr 6, 2017
- 2 min
Growth resumes for Russian fashion market
Russians have a reputation for their love of fashion and they enjoy dressing up. What's the current outlook for exporters looking to ent
Yelena McCafferty
- Feb 5, 2017
- 2 min
О переводе официальных российских документов
При переводе документов необходимо учитывать принятое правописание ФИО, проставленные штампы, поскольку заверенный перевод - это подтвержден
Yelena McCafferty
- Jan 16, 2017
- 2 min
Can you keep a name secret?
Funny surnames exist in every language. However, even if a name isn't funny in Russian, it may sound embarrassing when transliterated in
Yelena McCafferty
- Dec 19, 2016
- 4 min
User-Friendly
It is reassuring that some organisations, which use interpreters on a regular basis, train and issue guidelines for their staff to follow wh
Yelena McCafferty
- Dec 16, 2016
- 1 min
Public Holidays in Russia in 2017
Russia has a totally different calendar of public holidays and in this article we explore each of them, including how it affects a working w
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