Useful websites
The Internet is a virtual treasure trove of extremely useful and totally free linguistic websites. However, please note that most are created for specific, specialised purposes and there is no 100-percent guarantee as to the accuracy or completeness of content.
Here are some of the most popular websites consulted by professional translators around the globe.
| Name | Purpose |
| LEO | German-English/French/Italian/Chinese dictionary and translators’ forum, includes audio files demonstrating correct pronunciation |
| Merriam Webster | English dictionary and thesaurus |
| Linguee | German-English dictionary, shows translations, including of entire phrases, in context |
| Roget’s Thesaurus | English thesaurus, gives synonyms and antonyms |
| Conversion Calculator | Conversion between metric and imperial measuring systems for length, area, volume and temperature |
| EU guidelines for technical writing | Useful instructions for preparing operating manuals for technical consumer goods |
| Information on the two main standards for the translation industry |
Here are other websites with useful products or services which we can recommend:
| Name | Purpose |
| Write Ltd | Provide consultation and training on best writing practises. They can help ensure your content is clear and effective. |
| Author-it | Provide authoring and component content management software for enterprise level content, document and localisation management. NZTC has worked extensively with customers who use the platform and confirm it can assist significantly in maximising the efficiency of the translation and localisation process for your documents and content. |
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