Newsletter
May 2007
News
This month sees the launch of the new format for the newsletter. It is designed to be easier to read.
In other news, our French to English translator, Rebecca Parker has been granted Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, recognising her skills as a professional translator.
Remember, you can keep up to date on news between newsletters by checking out the Into English Ltd. blog at http://intoenglish.blogspot.com
Patents
Into English Ltd. has added a new area of translation to our scientific and technical repertoire; we now offer patent translation, French into English. Please email rebecca@intoenglish.eu if you are interested.
The Good, the Bad and the Source Text
Back by popular demand, here is May’s edition of the monthly machine ‘translation’ test, proving that free online translators are no match for a skilled human linguist.
Source text: “Une encyclopédie numérique de la vie sera officiellement lancée mercredi en coopération avec de nombreuses institutions scientifiques” – www.lemonde.fr
Machine ‘translation’: A numerical encyclopaedia of the life will be officially launched Wednesday in co-operation with many scientific institutions. – http://dictionary.reference.com/translate/index.html?new=0
Into English Ltd.’s solution: A digital encyclopaedia of life will have its official launch on Wednesday, created in co-operation with various scientific organisations.
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