Recommendations
from Berend Lange
On this page I have some recommendations for you in case you do your own translation from English to German occasionally or edit text in either language.
I collect links to useful online resources here that I use as a professional translator myself which you may find to be of benefit, too.
First and foremost, here are three of the best free online dictionaries I know :
Why three different dictionaries? Depending on what sort of translation I do, they provide slightly different vocabulary on the various search terms I perform.
All three are simple and quick to use, though. The LEO seems to become the industry standard for professional translation not only for German, but other languages as well.
And then, here is a little gem for you if you are a more discerning user of English, or an active learner :
You can search and find thousands of 'English Idioms' with an explanation of their meaning here. You'll have to register with a username and password on this website, but it is also free of charge.
What's more, it offers some very interesting and entertaining tools for learning, among them about 100 different online quizzes for 'Beginner English' and 'Intermediate English' on various subjects that you can perform as often as you like.
At the end of each there is immediate feedback on the mistakes you made ... and the correct answer.
I'll add more recommendations to this page as and when I find them and would be grateful for any pointers from you in this direction :
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