LL-L "Careers" 2004.01.18 (01) [E]

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From: "Global Moose Translations" <globalmoose at t-online.de>
Subject: LL-L "Careers" 2004.01.17 (07) [E]

Ben wrote:

> The first two words of the sample were an
> expression that I didn't exactly know how to translate, so you would have
> put it into Google to see what native speakers say? I appreciate the tips!

Well, you need to know approximately what it means and what you want to say;
then you check your theories with Google until you hit paydirt. This is
especially useful for the type of technical translation where no bilingual
literature exists on the topic (or at least you don't have any).

Gabriele Kahn

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