Preparing Documents for Translation
Preparing documents for translation should never become a luxury we cannot afford or a casualty of tight deadlines or budgets.
Read MoreQuery Sheet Management for Project Managers and Translators
Everyone will probably agree that one of the most important aspects of a successful translation project is communication—with the client, project manager, and linguistic…
Read MoreEnglish-Czech COVID-19 Glossary
One way to say “to do one’s bit” in Czech is “pispt svou troškou do mlýna,” which means “to contribute one’s little bit to…
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Eight Tips to Become the Ideal Translator
This post originally appeared on Multilingual and it is republished with permission. As a senior localization manager, I spend a lot of time finding…
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Top 5 Copywriting Tips for Translators
This post originally appeared on Anja Jones Translation blog and it is republished with permission. Translating marketing texts can be a tricky thing.…
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Going Institutional: A Primer on Translation for International Organizations
Translating for international organizations involves a steep learning curve, but it also offers an environment of steady work and predictable income, as well as daily opportunities to be on top of world affairs and to work on assignments that make a difference.
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Validating Translation Skills – The Oregon Example
As many states and entities seek to define standards for the translation and interpreting profession, the State of Oregon serves as a great example…
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Can You Answer these Questions about Your Translation Project? (FAQ)
This post was originally published on the dba Plan B blog. It is reposted with permission. When you have a translation project ready to go,…
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Creating New Terminology: Do Translators Really Do This?
Technical material is authored to achieve clarity. Therefore, new terms must not be coined randomly. This article will introduce readers to the principles of term formation covered in international standard ISO 704 Terminology Work—Principles and Methods.
Read MoreWork Smarter, Not Harder: Scripts to Enhance Translator Productivity
*Note: The instructions found in this post should work on the majority of Windows computers. Apple users, let us know if you come up…
Read MoreMachine Translation and the Savvy Translator
Using machine translation is easy; using it critically requires some thought. Tick tock! As translators, we’re all too familiar with the experience of working…
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Technical-Scientific Translation: A Wondrous Voyage
For some translators, technical-scientific work is an actively pursued dream. For others, it comes as an unanticipated opportunity. In either case, for those who have the required skills, it’s a challenge worth accepting, a gratifying undertaking, and a wondrous voyage.
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