German–English–German Translation

Contents of the trans-k website

All about trans-k

Contact

Contact details

Costs

How to budget for translations and how costs are calculated at trans-k

Downloads

List of files available for download from the trans-k website

Homepage

Introduction to trans-k; brief list of services and strengths

Impressum

Administrative and legal information, and credits

Portfolio

List of projects trans-k has participated in and list of selected customers

Profile

Professional profile of Dominik Kreuzer and list of covered subject areas

Quality

Description of quality assurance philosophy and procedures at trans-k

Terms of Business

Terms of business for trans-k customers

Testimonials

Unsolicited comments about trans-k from a few of its customers

Translation Buyer’s Guide

Buying Translations

Guide to selecting the right translation provider

Glossary

Explanations for many terms used in connection with translation and interpreting

How not to do it

A light-hearted look at what can happen if you take shortcuts

User manuals

Six reasons to make sure your product documentation is up to scratch

Your Contribution

Your role in ensuring good translation practice

Why use a translator?

Four reasons for employing a professional translator for your foreign-language publications

Resources section

Downloads

List of files available for download from the trans-k website

Macros for Word

Collection of macros from trans-k for Microsoft Word

Macros for Transit

Collection of macros from trans-k for the Star Transit translation memory application

Resources for Business

Links to information about CAT/MT, translation memory, localisation, globalisation; online machine translation, translator lists, currency converters, and more

Resources for Translators

Links to journals, discussion groups, in-depth information about CAT/MT and TM, specialist bookstores, translators’ organisations and more

Software

Software for translators and others working with several languages

Style Guides

Links to online style guides, grammars, information about using plain language, and more