Translation Blog
Wed, 17.08.2016
Posted on 17.08.2016 - 09:42pm
Today, people are traveling more often and further away from their homes than ever before. There are a few reasons for this, including globalization, competitive airfares, a higher standard of living...
Tue, 16.08.2016
Posted on 16.08.2016 - 06:17pm
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The Definition of a Professional
A professional is a person who does something for a living; a person who has the right skills and is committed to continual professional development...
Tue, 16.08.2016
Posted on 16.08.2016 - 06:16pm
Any professional translator will tell you that it takes a lot more than a bilingual dictionary, a working knowledge of both the source and target languages, and a reliable Internet connection to...
Tue, 16.08.2016
Posted on 16.08.2016 - 06:16pm
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Some translators like to alternate between jobs so they don’t get too bored with the one topic; while others prefer to complete the entire project in one go so they don’t get...
Tue, 16.08.2016
Posted on 16.08.2016 - 06:16pm
People working in the field of linguistics generally know how much work is expected of them each and every day: professors and teachers have a schedule, and even though there will be times when extra...
Sun, 14.08.2016
Posted on 14.08.2016 - 08:34pm
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Doubt
Doubt is a close relative of fear, and it can certainly be your enemy when it comes to your successes as a freelance translator. You have to learn to control your emotions and...
Sat, 13.08.2016
Posted on 13.08.2016 - 07:25pm
The word ‘pidgin’ denotes a simplified form of language and is usually used by a non-native speaker. It’s a language that’s developed over a period of time from a mixture of two or more languages and...
Fri, 12.08.2016
Posted on 12.08.2016 - 10:16pm
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How to Improve Your Translation Skills
Read a Variety of Technical Texts in Both Languages
Even when you’re translating from one language into your mother tongue, you still need time...
Fri, 12.08.2016
Posted on 12.08.2016 - 10:16pm
In order to become a better translator, you must first acknowledge that it takes many years to become really good at any chosen career. No-one was born a brilliant translator! That being said, though...