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Isabelle Bruno
Isabelle Bruno  Identity Verified
Spain
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French to English
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Aug 17, 2013

Hello,

I would like to know if someone will have a book to recomend me for general rules / linguistic translation English / French / Spanish.
When comes the fortmation / I heard a lot about Porthmouth and Edinburg, which one is best ? And why ? I am looking for a on line course.
Many thanks,
Isabelle
 
Jeff Whittaker
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Spanish to English
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Recommendations Aug 18, 2013

For Spanish, this is my favorite:
http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Spanish-Translation-Jack-Child/dp/0761848975

For French, I like this one... See more
For Spanish, this is my favorite:
http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Spanish-Translation-Jack-Child/dp/0761848975

For French, I like this one:
www.amazon.ca/Trucs-danglais-quon-oublié-enseigner/dp/2895023069 ▲ Collapse
 
Isabelle Bruno
Isabelle Bruno  Identity Verified
Spain
Local time: 12:50
French to English
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BOOK RECOMENDATION Aug 18, 2013

Hello Jeff,

Many thanks for your recomendations.
Isabelle
 
James Crutchfield
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Dutch to English
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Child's Intro to Spanish Translation: 1st or 2nd Edition? Sep 30, 2013

Jeff Whittaker wrote:

For Spanish, this is my favorite:
http://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Spanish-Translation-Jack-Child/dp/0761848975



Any advice concerning which edition to get? The first (1992) is available used for about six bucks, while a used copy of the second (2009) is nearly as dear as a new copy. Is the second edition much better than the first?

Rgds,

Jim Crutchfield
 


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