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Translation method to learn
The translation method, about a hundred years ago, was the method of language learning in vogue which died out with the introduction of the direct method for teaching languages. Arrogant language experts sub the translation method as an artifact from the last paradigm shift. But the reality is a modified translation [...]

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CYA The importance of a proper knowledge of abbreviations
Once I (Mirek) was serving as an interpreter during a meeting, rather important to the company that employed me. It was a middle level conference, there were three bosses on our side and three on American/English side.
In fact all important topics were already agreed and signed, documents printed, [...]

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