Exploring the Diversity of German Dialects

Introduction Like many modern languages, German is a synthesis of older dialects that were spoken in the past in what is now geographically and politically regarded as Germany, together with surrounding European territories where speakers of one dialect of German or another still live. What makes German dialects so interesting is that even today these […]
Some Tips for De Facto Visa Document Translations

Are you applying for a visa for Australia as a de facto partner of an Australian citizen or resident? The process can be painstakingly slow and complicated when you do it yourself, especially if you need many visa document translations because your native language is not English. Here are some tips to help you through […]
Have you been to Africa or South America? Get your Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate Translated

If you are a visitor to Australia from Germany or you are a recent migrant, you may have had several vaccinations previously in Germany. Your children may also have had vaccinations which were considered important in Germany or were part of the German health system or you have made it an important aspect of your […]
“Translation” – Not Always the Same Thing
Writing things over to another language can be a funny old game sometimes, for the simple reason that culture often intervenes. If there’s a better reason than the following for using a competent German NAATI translator – as opposed to downloading Google Translate – then we’ve yet to come across it. First attempts to translate […]