This is the last blog for a little while, as our offices close today until 3rd January. See full details of our opening times here. Here’s a round-up of this week’s posts. Enjoy, and have a very merry Christmas!

Michela discusses a recent dilemma faced by translators working on the hit drama The Killing. When translating swear words, should you adjust the language you use to suit your audience, or try to find an exclamation of equivalent strength?

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Estrella shares her expertise, and gives tips on how accurate technical translations can be achieved. Find out how professional translation services are provided for this type of text, and why it’s essential to know that your translator knows the field your document relates to.

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I muse upon this year’s Word of the Year, as chosen by the Oxford English Dictionary, and choose my personal Word of the Year from the nominations offered. Someone chose “squeezed middle” as the word of the year? Facepalm!

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This has been a great year, and we’ve really enjoyed writing this blog, so here’s to even more interesting and informative posts in 2012! Merry Christmas all, and see you in the New Year!